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R430 JWC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,904 mi
Last recorded63,904 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 JWC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,904 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 63,904 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,253 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 63,253 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,069 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,915 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,084 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe insecure at offside front

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2013 60,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe insecure at offside front

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 58,965 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre scrubbed on edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre scrubbed on edge

Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,914 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 56,914 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 55,762 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,762 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 54,061 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 54,061 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 52,042 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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R430 JWC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R430 JWC, 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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R430 JWC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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