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R56 WVP

1998 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,000 mi
Last recorded149,000 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 WVP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2006 149,000 miles

offside head lamp glass cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2006 145,451 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS BECOMING DAMP ADVISE ATTENSION

BOTH NO PLATES BECOMING CRACKED / DETERATED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED 165 / 65 / 13

Fail 18 Feb 2006 145,400 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

165/65/13 T n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front no plate cracked

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 WVP is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R56 WVP, 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 WVP registered?

R56 WVP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R56 WVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 WVP shows 3 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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