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R556 MWO

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,057 mi
Last recorded64,057 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 MWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers on front seat belt catches are broken.

Oil on engine.

Slight leaks at rear exhaust joints.

brake hose ferrules & unions are corroding.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 64,057 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers on front seat belt catches are broken.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil on engine.

Slight leaks at rear exhaust joints.

brake hose ferrules & unions are corroding.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 60,797 miles

Bonnet does not line up correctly with catch.

Both front seat belt catch covers are broken.

Exhaust leaking slightly from rear joints.

N/s front outer anti roll bar link is showing signs of wear.

N/s front wheel trim is missing.

O/s front brake pad looks low.

O/s front door is awkward to open from outside.

O/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Oil on engine & gearbox.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Some play in o/s front wheel bearing.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 60,797 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Bonnet does not line up correctly with catch.

Both front seat belt catch covers are broken.

Brake fluid level is quite low.

Exhaust leaking slightly from rear joints.

N/s front outer anti roll bar link is showing signs of wear.

N/s front wheel trim is missing.

O/s front brake pad looks low.

O/s front door is awkward to open from outside.

O/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Oil on engine & gearbox.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Some play in o/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 57,659 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,132 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2006 49,957 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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R556 MWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R556 MWO, 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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R556 MWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 May 1998.

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