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R530 RWO

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,919 mi
Last recorded125,919 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 RWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 125,919 miles

both front headlamps beam image slightly obscured

brake servo rusty

misting of oil around power steering pump

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

slight play in both rear axle bushes.

subframe rusty

tailpipe hanger rubber split, but adiquately supporting

Fail 16 Nov 2012 125,918 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front headlamps beam image slightly obscured

brake servo rusty

misting of oil around power steering pump

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

slight play in both rear axle bushes.

subframe rusty

tailpipe hanger rubber split, but adiquately supporting

Pass 4 May 2011 115,597 miles

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

slight leak from power steering pipe

slight play in o/s inner tie rod end

Pass 7 May 2010 112,722 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre rear seatbelt and buckle removed

Damage to nearside front

Damage to offside rear light

Driveshaft gaitor grease covering suspension components on offside front

Engine coolant level low

Exhaust mount temporarily repaired

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside windscreen wiper starting to deteriorate

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight side-to-side movement in park brake lever

Unable to see front brake pads

Fail 7 May 2010 112,722 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre rear seatbelt and buckle removed

Damage to nearside front

Damage to offside rear light

Driveshaft gaitor grease covering suspension components on offside front

Engine coolant level low

Exhaust mount temporarily repaired

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside windscreen wiper starting to deteriorate

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight side-to-side movement in park brake lever

Unable to see front brake pads

Pass 24 Apr 2009 111,611 miles

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

Nearside rear brake ferrule slightly corroded

Offside rear brake ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2008 104,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

o\s\r wheel bearing noisey

rear wiper split

Fail 27 May 2008 104,047 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

o\s\r wheel bearing noisey

rear wiper split

Pass 30 May 2007 95,350 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r light lense cracked.

rear exhaust rusty.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 29 May 2007 95,346 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake efficentcy down.

o/s/r light lense cracked.

rear exhaust rusty.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 13 May 2006 83,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o\s\r foot brake needs attension

rear exh box rusty

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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R530 RWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R530 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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R530 RWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R530 RWO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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