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R673 WWO

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,982 mi
Last recorded123,982 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 WWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 123,982 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 123,982 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 29 May 2010 122,271 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 May 2010 122,271 miles

Front 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 116,470 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 116,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 100,280 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 100,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 94,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 May 2007 94,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 88,203 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 88,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R673 WWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R673 WWO, 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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R673 WWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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