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R531 RWO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,274 mi
Last recorded85,274 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 RWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 85,274 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 76,396 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING FRONT SUBFRAME. O/S/R WHEEL BEARING QUITE NOISY

Fail 12 May 2009 76,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING FRONT SUBFRAME. O/S/R WHEEL BEARING QUITE NOISY

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

Pass 28 May 2008 68,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

PARKING BRAKE LEVER SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

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

Pass 22 May 2007 59,755 miles

PARKING BRAKE LEVER SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

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

Pass 5 May 2006 51,088 miles

the advisory items from original test number 263514926196 still apply

Fail 4 May 2006 51,088 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

engine oil leak from sump plug/washer

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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R531 RWO 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 71.4%.

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 R531 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 R531 RWO registered?

R531 RWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R531 RWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R531 RWO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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