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R510 MWO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,039 mi
Last recorded109,039 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 MWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 109,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2011 109,039 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 100,251 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 100,247 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 91,922 miles

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

front inner brake discs starting to pitt/corrode.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f coil spring corroding.

n/s/r brake starting to bind.

n/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

n/s/r outer sill corroding.

o/s+n/s/r wheel; arches starting to corrode.

o/s/r chassis leg corroding.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack/arms.

rear suspension/anti roll bar/axle corroding.

roughness in steering system.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 91,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front inner brake discs starting to pitt/corrode.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f coil spring corroding.

n/s/r brake starting to bind.

n/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

n/s/r outer sill corroding.

o/s+n/s/r wheel; arches starting to corrode.

o/s/r chassis leg corroding.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack/arms.

rear suspension/anti roll bar/axle corroding.

roughness in steering system.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 89,416 miles

damage to o/s/r tyre not to chords yet.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

n/s/f coil springs corroding.

oil leak.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

roughness/stiffness in steering system

Pass 4 Jan 2007 86,964 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 86,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak.

damage to o/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

front shock absorbers strarting to get soft.

front+cat exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

n/s/f coil springs corroding.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

oil leak.

play in steering rack.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear tyres weraring very thin on edges.

slight roughness in steering system/rack.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 83,380 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 83,380 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre/rear exhausts corroding badly.

n/s/f coil spring corroding.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

oil leak.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

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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R510 MWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R510 MWO, 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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R510 MWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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