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R594 MWO

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,148 mi
Last recorded70,148 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 MWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 70,148 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

noise from offside rear wheel

Fail 27 Jan 2012 70,148 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

noise from offside rear wheel

Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,527 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 63,527 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,821 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 59,820 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 53,562 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 53,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 48,730 miles

n/s/r lens crackd

Fail 27 Nov 2007 48,727 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r lens crackd

Pass 5 Apr 2006 40,557 miles

both rear service brakes recording low readings during RBT

front offside tyre worn shoulders to 2+mm also inner shoulder close to wearing through cords

rear offside tyre worn to 2mm

wipers not parking up

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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R594 MWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R594 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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What year was R594 MWO registered?

R594 MWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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