MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
BOTH STEP SILLS RUSTY
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
BOTH STEP SILLS RUSTY
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s/f fog light insecure
o/s/f inner cv boot insecure
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
light corrosion to offside outer sill
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
nearside front brake hose operates close to strut
slight play in offside steering system
emissions erratic and ON LIMIT, co and lambda
front brake discs corroded
minor exhaust leak at rear, pinholed around bracket
o/s/r tyre badly perished
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)
front brake discs corroded
minor exhaust leak at rear
o/s/r tyre perished
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres badly perished
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear tyres badly perished
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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R609 WEC 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 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 R609 WEC, 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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R609 WEC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1998.
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