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R574 MWO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,857 mi
Last recorded47,857 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 MWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2012 47,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 45,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,545 miles

NSR wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 43,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,458 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 37,858 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,237 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 35,237 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,816 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 31,816 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 28,972 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 28,931 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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R574 MWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R574 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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R574 MWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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