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R681 WGC

1998 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,311 mi
Last recorded125,311 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 WGC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 125,311 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 122,076 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 112,089 miles

Oil leak

o/s mirror has slight damage

Pass 31 Jan 2008 107,008 miles

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

heavy corrosion to o/s centre outer sill very close to excessive

heavy corrosion to o/s rear inner sill

slight corrosion to o/s rear outer sill

Fail 28 Jan 2008 107,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

heavy corrosion to o/s centre outer sill very close to excessive

heavy corrosion to o/s rear inner sill

slight corrosion to o/s rear outer sill

Pass 21 Apr 2006 92,915 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 92,915 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

heavy advise offside rear underbody sill section very rust and weak!exhaust system rust,weak and slight leak!!

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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R681 WGC is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R681 WGC, 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 R681 WGC registered?

R681 WGC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R681 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R681 WGC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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