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R609 WEC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,062 mi
Last recorded109,062 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 WEC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 109,062 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 109,062 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 84,602 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 84,602 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 64,907 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 64,905 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,733 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

light corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,753 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 45,753 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,083 miles

nearside front brake hose operates close to strut

slight play in offside steering system

Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,748 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 39,653 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)

front brake discs corroded

minor exhaust leak at rear

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Feb 2006 35,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 24 Feb 2006 35,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres badly perished

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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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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