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R531 WAV

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,621 mi
Last recorded65,621 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 WAV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,621 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch and sill corroded

Rear number plate faded

head light pattern weak

Fail 17 Jul 2017 65,615 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch and sill corroded

Rear number plate faded

head light pattern weak

Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,551 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear tyre depth on limit and wearing outside edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 63,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear tyre depth on limit and wearing outside edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,148 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 59,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 58,797 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,282 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 54,282 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,109 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,646 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 38,279 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,992 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 34,530 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 31,006 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,637 miles

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 WAV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WAV, 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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R531 WAV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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