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R546 PWP

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

74,082 mi
Last recorded74,082 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 PWP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 74,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 74,082 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 70,885 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 70,885 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,664 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 70,664 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,067 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 69,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 3 Jan 2014 65,181 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,181 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,383 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 60,251 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,692 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,041 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,385 miles

airbag light on

Pass 16 Jan 2008 45,432 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 45,432 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 41,935 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 41,925 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 38,184 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 38,184 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R546 PWP is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R546 PWP, 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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R546 PWP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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