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R56 HWC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,444 mi
Last recorded48,444 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 HWC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,444 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 48,444 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,113 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,414 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,037 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 42,037 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 38,399 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 38,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front spot light broken

Pass 11 Jul 2006 33,322 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 33,322 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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R56 HWC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R56 HWC, 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 R56 HWC registered?

R56 HWC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R56 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 HWC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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