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R493 HVW

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

72,467 mi
Last recorded72,467 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 HVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,467 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,073 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 63,073 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 52,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

severe leak from nearside front mac-pherson strut

Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,812 miles

both rear axle bushes perished

n/s rear tyre perished around wall

o/s rear wheel damaged slightly

rear exhaust mount perished

Fail 19 Jul 2011 47,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear axle bushes perished

n/s rear tyre perished around wall

o/s rear wheel damaged slightly

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/s/r mudflap loose

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 43,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/s/r mudflap loose

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 40,393 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

headlight lenses poor

Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,393 miles

headlight lenses poor

Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,775 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,722 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 28,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

air bag light on dash

both front indercators starting to show white light

offside front tyre worn on edges plus low on tread

Pass 5 May 2006 18,508 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 18,508 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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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R493 HVW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R493 HVW, 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 R493 HVW registered?

R493 HVW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R493 HVW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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