MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,390 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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lift in both front top strut mounts.
ns/f bottom ball joint boot split.
os/f bottom ball joint boot split.
os/f tyre slightly perished.
slight corrosion of os/f chassis leg and os/f outer sill.
slight play in os/f wheel bearing.
unable to fully inspect ns/f suspension componants due to ns/f wheel loose.
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS
ns/f bottom ball joint boot split.
os/f bottom ball joint boot split.
os/f tyre slightly perished.
slight corrosion of os/f chassis leg and os/f outer sill.
slight play in os/f wheel bearing.
unable to fully inspect ns/f suspension componants due to ns/f wheel loose.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
slight play in steering rak ends
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front coil springs rusty, offside rear light unit out of line, spare wheel not in carrier
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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R496 WAV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R496 WAV, 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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R496 WAV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 June 1998.
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