MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,970 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
hand brake, long travel
o/s/f seat loose
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak
spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R478 HWT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R478 HWT, 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 R478 HWT registered?
R478 HWT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 1998.
Is R478 HWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R478 HWT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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