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R512 RWO

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,065 mi
Last recorded99,065 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 RWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 99,065 miles

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

Oil leak

exh sys rusty

n\s\f tyre wearing on inside edge

o\s\r wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2014 99,062 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

exh sys rusty

n\s\f tyre wearing on inside edge

o\s\r wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2013 90,543 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 90,353 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,610 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 83,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,155 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 78,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 70,843 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 70,843 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,125 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 65,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 57,417 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 51,268 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,222 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 39,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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R512 RWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R512 RWO, 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 R512 RWO registered?

R512 RWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R512 RWO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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