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R71 XWG

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,958 mi
Last recorded86,958 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 XWG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2012 86,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 78,601 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 66,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear wiper blade splitting

Fail 1 Apr 2010 66,619 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,156 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 55,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,261 miles

n/s/r rim bent out of shape outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 39,030 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 39,030 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

n/s front tyre wall cracking

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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R71 XWG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R71 XWG, 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 R71 XWG registered?

R71 XWG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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