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R645 FOW

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,199 mi
Last recorded80,199 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 FOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 80,199 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust section deteriorating

signs of corrosion offside rear outer sill/wheel arch

Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 66,192 miles

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

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,355 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 53,349 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,345 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,847 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,831 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,609 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front & rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,995 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,944 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,709 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 31,671 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R645 FOW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R645 FOW, 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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R645 FOW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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