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R434 PCW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,395 mi
Last recorded130,395 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 PCW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 130,395 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 110,307 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 88,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2007 88,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

tracking front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 May 2006 78,003 miles

BOTH WIPERS SPLIT

COOLING FAN NOT WORKING

DENT IN O/S DOOR AND WING

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

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2006 78,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

COOLING FAN NOT WORKING

DENT IN O/S/ DOOR AND WING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2005 703,150 miles
Fail 17 May 2005

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R434 PCW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R434 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 R434 PCW registered?

R434 PCW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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