MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
surface corrosion on front & rear chassis
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
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)
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?
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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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