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R503 HWS

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,640 mi
Last recorded56,640 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 HWS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,640 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

corrosion inner and outer sills

offside front tyre worn/worn inner edge

your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency 56%

Fail 22 Aug 2012 56,640 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres deteriorated

corrosion inner and outer sills

offside front tyre worn/worn inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,449 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres perrished

corrosion outer sills

offside front tyre worn close to limit

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,046 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,841 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,303 miles

corrosion exhaust system

corrosion front brake discs allmost to point of fail

exhaust rear section deteriorated allmost to point of fail

nearside front tyre worn

slight uneven service brake application rear

Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,170 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 38,286 miles

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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R503 HWS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R503 HWS, 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 R503 HWS registered?

R503 HWS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R503 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 HWS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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