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R36 WVP

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

79,868 mi
Last recorded79,868 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 WVP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 79,868 miles

bad engine oil leaks

front sub frame rusty

heavy under body corrosion

o/s front tyre very low on inner edges

plates welded to n/s outer sill

Fail 24 May 2011 79,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

bad engine oil leaks

front sub frame rusty

heavy under body corrosion

o/s front tyre very low on inner edges

plates welded to n/s outer sill

Fail 9 May 2011 79,824 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 71,627 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 71,627 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2009 62,977 miles

nearside front brake disc appears to have been overheated.

noise at nearside rear wheel bearing may need attention soon.

Fail 18 May 2009 62,977 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake disc appears to have been overheated.

noise at nearside rear wheel bearing may need attention soon.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,996 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 55,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 53,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate slightly deterioated †inner edge front discs poor †o/s/f tyre cut inside sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2007 53,277 miles

front number plate slightly deterioated †inner edge front discs poor †o/s/f tyre cut inside sidewall

Fail 5 Jun 2006 49,963 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACES SCOREING/PITTING. †REAR BOX CORRODING.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 49,963 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACES SCOREING/PITTING. †REAR BOX CORRODING.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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R36 WVP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1998 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 73,645 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R36 WVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R36 WVP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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