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R43 ETW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,016 mi
Last recorded74,016 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 ETW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,016 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 73,986 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 Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

drivers seat belt stalk outer casing is loose/broken, but seat still securely locks in.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 67,720 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 67,720 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,433 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 62,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on edges, nearside front wearing low and offside rear tyre going out of shape and close to limit......175/60/R14H

Pass 4 Jan 2010 58,880 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,044 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 50,753 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 50,753 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,170 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,374 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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R43 ETW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R43 ETW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R43 ETW registered?

R43 ETW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R43 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 ETW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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