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R756 WOB

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,433 mi
Last recorded55,433 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 WOB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,433 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 55,423 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 54,233 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 54,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 53,968 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 53,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

BATTERY IMSECURE

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 52,026 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,154 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 51,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,075 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 50,075 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

serious noise from n/s/r brake when footbrake is applied

Pass 30 Dec 2008 49,914 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 49,914 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,531 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,989 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 48,014 miles

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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R756 WOB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R756 WOB, 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 R756 WOB registered?

R756 WOB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R756 WOB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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