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R473 MFW

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,914 mi
Last recorded75,914 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 MFW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 May 2013 75,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake pipes covered in coppergrease

no rear seats fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,399 miles

all brake pipes covered with copper grease

Fail 28 May 2012 73,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Towbar assembly inappropriately modified (6.6.7)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

all brake pipes covered with copper grease

Pass 4 Aug 2009 73,109 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 73,094 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,736 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 68,736 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 65,433 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

lamba sensor wire rubbing on drive shaft

n/s indicator lens broken not showing white light

welding covered in thick undeseal

Fail 14 Dec 2007 65,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

lamba sensor wire rubbing on drive shaft

n/s indicator lens broken not showing white light

Fail 8 Mar 2007 61,691 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 61,691 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,076 miles

Nearside sill corroded.

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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R473 MFW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R473 MFW, 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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R473 MFW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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