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R542 AWO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,585 mi
Last recorded70,585 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 AWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 70,585 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Aug 2009 70,585 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Apr 2008 168,113 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,482 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f inner cv joint has slight seepage of grease

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in steering rack on both n/s and o/s front

Fail 12 Apr 2007 58,351 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f inner cv joint has slight seepage of grease

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak on engine

slight play in steering rack, on both o/s/f + n/s/f

Pass 18 Apr 2006 52,146 miles

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

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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R542 AWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R542 AWO, 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 R542 AWO registered?

R542 AWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R542 AWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 AWO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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