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R516 DWY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,506 mi
Last recorded23,506 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 DWY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 23,466 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 14,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,652 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 12,813 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 12,315 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 12,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major 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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R516 DWY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R516 DWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R516 DWY?

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What year was R516 DWY registered?

R516 DWY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R516 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 DWY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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