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R420 PCW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,786 mi
Last recorded49,786 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 PCW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 49,786 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 49,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,368 miles

engine oil sump pan corroded

excessive corrosion to exhaust down pipe flange not leaking

front wiper blade rubbers slightly torn

offside rear door damaged no sharp protruding edges

rear flexible brake pipe ferrules moderate surface corrosion

slight damage to near side front tyre outer side wall -cords not exposed

Fail 2 Apr 2008 43,364 miles

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

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

engine oil sump pan corroded

excessive corrosion to exhaust down pipe flange not leaking

front brake pad material approximatly 2/3rds worn

front wiper blade rubbers slightly torn

inner face of near side and offside brake discs moderate surface corrosion

offside rear door damaged no sharp protruding edges

rear flexible brake pipe ferrules moderate surface corrosion

slight damage to near side front tyre outer side wall -cords not exposed

Pass 11 Apr 2007 39,456 miles

body damage to offside rear door/near side front door -rear near side panel scratched

moderate surface corrosion to inner surfaces of near side and offside front brake discs

moderate surface corrosion to rear flexible brake pipe ferrules

Fail 11 Apr 2007 39,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

body damage to offside rear door

moderate surface corrosion to inner surface of near side and offside front brake discs

moderate surface corrosion to rear flexible brake pipe ferrules

scratch to near side rear of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,815 miles

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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R420 PCW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R420 PCW, 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 R420 PCW registered?

R420 PCW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R420 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 PCW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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