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R596 MWO

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,608 mi
Last recorded90,608 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 MWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 90,608 miles

both rear tyres worn

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

o/s/f shock weeping

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2012 90,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres worn

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

o/s/f shock weeping

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 81,289 miles

Air bag light on

Front brake discs worn inner edges

Near side & off side rear tyres wearing low & showing cracks

Near side front tyre small buldge

Near side rear wheel arch rusty & corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 81,289 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Air bag light on

Front brake discs worn inner edges

Near side & off side rear tyres wearing low & showing cracks

Near side front tyre small buldge

Near side rear wheel arch rusty & corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,087 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 71,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front tyre deflated, pumped up.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 60,755 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 60,752 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,527 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 53,864 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 53,857 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 47,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 47,989 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 42,571 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R596 MWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R596 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 R596 MWO registered?

R596 MWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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