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R495 WSB

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,636 mi
Last recorded64,636 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 WSB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2008 64,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear chassis leg corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 30 May 2007 53,854 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 53,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s door difficut to close

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear chassis begining to get rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2006 52,514 miles

exhaust downpipe is rusty

front number plate is clouded

near side front flexi brake pipe is perished

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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R495 WSB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R495 WSB, 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 R495 WSB registered?

R495 WSB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R495 WSB safe to buy?

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