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R643 RWO

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,801 mi
Last recorded115,801 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 RWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2014 115,801 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 115,801 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 108,962 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 97,938 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 97,938 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2011 91,914 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 91,911 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 83,396 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 83,396 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 81,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2009 81,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 19 May 2008 78,114 miles

front wiper blades possible a size to small

Fail 19 May 2008 78,114 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

front wiper blades possible a size to small

Pass 14 May 2007 69,015 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 69,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 61,214 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R643 RWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R643 RWO, 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 R643 RWO registered?

R643 RWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R643 RWO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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