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R373 JHW

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,177 mi
Last recorded92,177 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 JHW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 92,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 92,154 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,471 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 86,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 78,836 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 78,827 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,674 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 71,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 66,546 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 66,546 miles

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

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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R373 JHW is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R373 JHW, 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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What year was R373 JHW registered?

R373 JHW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R373 JHW safe to buy?

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