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R477 WRM

1998 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,808 mi
Last recorded109,808 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 WRM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 109,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2011 109,808 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 106,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate damaged and deteriorating

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorating

slight wiper scratching on screen

Fail 28 May 2010 106,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate damaged and deteriorating

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorating

slight wiper scratching on screen

Pass 28 May 2009 102,252 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 May 2009 102,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2008 97,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2008 97,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2007 92,374 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 92,374 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 89,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight scratches on screen

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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R477 WRM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R477 WRM, 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 R477 WRM registered?

R477 WRM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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