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R466 PCW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,596 mi
Last recorded125,596 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 PCW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 125,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/side rack arm has play

Fail 13 Mar 2010 125,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/side rack arm has play

Pass 18 Mar 2009 118,402 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play rack arms and floors starting to corrode

Fail 17 Mar 2009 118,400 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play rack arms and floors starting to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2008 112,473 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 104,530 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 96,823 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 96,818 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

car overheated during emission test

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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R466 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 R466 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 R466 PCW registered?

R466 PCW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R466 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R466 PCW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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