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R481 RWO

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,706 mi
Last recorded128,706 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 RWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2018 128,706 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box both ends (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

front indicator colour

heavy oil leak

o/s outer sill

o/s/r wheel bearing

outer edge o/s/f tyre

slight play o/s/f wheel

spare tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2017 125,175 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 125,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bulge and wire showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 121,676 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 121,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panels. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panels. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panels. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panels. (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,376 miles

Slight play in steering joints.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 117,376 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in steering joints.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 113,305 miles

Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 113,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 109,181 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 109,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 104,384 miles

Both front inner rack ends slight play

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2011 104,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Both front inner rack ends slight play

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 99,435 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 94,895 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 94,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 90,914 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 90,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 84,619 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 84,619 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 79,477 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 79,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R481 RWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R481 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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R481 RWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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