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R490 HDW

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,946 mi
Last recorded65,946 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 HDW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,946 miles

Oil leak

power steering rack squeeking

slight free play in both steering rack ends

spare tyre tread low

Fail 14 Apr 2009 65,946 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

power steering rack squeeking

slight free play in both steering rack ends

spare tyre tread low

Pass 26 Apr 2008 55,798 miles

Oil leak

nearside outer constant velocity joint worn

slight free play in steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2008 55,798 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside outer constant velocity joint worn

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 31 May 2007 48,275 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 48,275 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

gearbox oil leak

slight play NSF track rod

slight play OSF track rod

unable to check rear seat belts/seat security

Pass 15 May 2006 45,207 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R490 HDW is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R490 HDW, 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 R490 HDW registered?

R490 HDW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R490 HDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 HDW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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