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R597 MWO

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,592 mi
Last recorded112,592 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 MWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 112,592 miles

Both outer sills corroded in areas outside mot test areas. N/s/f wing damaged. Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 112,592 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both outer sills corroded in areas outside mot test areas. N/s/f wing damaged. Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 107,722 miles

gearbox mount alightly perished

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

centre and rear exhaust heatsheilds corrodede

nearside front wing slightly damaged

nearside wing mirror requires attention soon

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

passenger seatbelt claspe slightly corroded

rear fog light switch requires attention soon

roof leaking

spare wheel carrier and spare wheel missing

Fail 28 Nov 2009 107,714 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

centre and rear exhaust heatsheilds corrodede

gearbox mount alightly perished

nearside front wing slightly damaged

nearside wing mirror requires attention soon

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

passenger seatbelt claspe slightly corroded

rear fog light switch requires attention soon

roof leaking

spare wheel carrier and spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Nov 2008 104,281 miles

surface corrosion on front & rear chassis

Fail 17 Nov 2008 104,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

surface corrosion on front & rear chassis

Pass 3 Oct 2007 87,865 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 183,368 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 183,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 73,776 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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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R597 MWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R597 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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R597 MWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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