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R526 RWN

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,404 mi
Last recorded74,404 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 RWN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 74,404 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r door wont open

Fail 24 Sep 2007 74,398 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r door wont open

Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,252 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear seatbelt attachment not working

rear wiper split

Fail 21 Sep 2006 61,250 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s rear seat belt attachment inoperative

rear wiper split

slight rumble o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jan 2006 57,719 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 57,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R526 RWN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R526 RWN, 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 R526 RWN registered?

R526 RWN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R526 RWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 RWN shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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