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R650 HVW

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,510 mi
Last recorded90,510 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 HVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 90,510 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 28 Apr 2012 90,506 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 22 Apr 2011 83,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 77,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage to n/s sill

front tyres getting low

rear reg plate poor

Fail 22 Apr 2010 77,242 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage to n/s sill

front tyres getting low

rear reg plate poor

Pass 7 Nov 2008 66,926 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 66,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

corrosion to osf nsf coil springs

fronbt brake discs worn

osf door inside handle in secure and damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2007 59,932 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 59,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2006 50,323 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 50,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R650 HVW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R650 HVW, 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 R650 HVW registered?

R650 HVW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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