MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,062 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
sills rusty and shailing
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
air bag warning lamp staying on
Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
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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R494 HWU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R494 HWU, 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 R494 HWU registered?
R494 HWU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 1998.
Is R494 HWU safe to buy?
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