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R508 HVW

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

54,974 mi
Last recorded54,974 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 HVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 54,974 miles

Both front brake discs worn and corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 51,745 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads appear low

o/s front lower section of seat belt webbing becoming worn ( shut in seat mechanism )

Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,745 miles

front brake pads appear low

o/s front lower section of seat belt webbing becoming worn ( shut in seat mechanism )

Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,180 miles

n/s rear tyre outer side wall becoming worn

Fail 28 May 2010 48,180 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s rear tyre outer side wall becoming worn

Pass 27 May 2009 45,605 miles

n/s front wheel bearing becoming 'rough'

some of the high level brake lights.inoperative

spare wheel missing

Fail 19 May 2009 45,605 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s front wheel bearing becoming 'rough'

some of the high level brake lights.inoperative

spare wheel missing

Pass 16 May 2008 42,921 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall perishing

Fail 9 May 2008 42,881 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 11 May 2007 38,551 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 38,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 26,690 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 26,690 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R508 HVW is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R508 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 R508 HVW registered?

R508 HVW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R508 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 HVW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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