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R474 HWU

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,192 mi
Last recorded82,192 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 HWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,192 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,851 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 72,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 May 2014 72,281 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 May 2013 62,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 62,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 54,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 54,948 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 52,278 miles

both rear side lights minor earthing fault with indicators on x2.

drivers seat belt slight fraying to edges.

exhaust wadding hanging out of back box.

front tyres worn on edges x2.

nsr shocker dust cover insecure.

Fail 23 May 2011 52,278 miles

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

both rear side lights minor earthing fault with indicators on x2.

drivers seat belt slight fraying to edges.

exhaust wadding hanging out of back box.

front tyres worn on edges x2.

nsr shocker dust cover insecure.

Pass 24 May 2010 49,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 47,454 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 45,046 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 42,675 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 42,675 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 39,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking and perrishing

offside rear tyre cracking and perrishing

Pass 1 Jun 2005 37,036 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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R474 HWU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R474 HWU, 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 R474 HWU registered?

R474 HWU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R474 HWU safe to buy?

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