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R472 RWO

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,821 mi
Last recorded113,821 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 RWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 113,821 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 113,806 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in front ball joints

slight play in rack ends

Pass 2 Jul 2007 103,024 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 102,946 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

alternator belt worn

front pads low

nearside front shocker damp

rear box starting to rust

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 26 Jun 2006 93,541 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 93,541 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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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R472 RWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R472 RWO, 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 R472 RWO registered?

R472 RWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R472 RWO safe to buy?

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