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R780 WAM

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,815 mi
Last recorded84,815 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 WAM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 84,815 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,368 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint after catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear dog leg mount loose

Pass 4 Nov 2020 79,518 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 79,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 77,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s headlamp cloudy

Pass 18 Jul 2018 76,864 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition. Wiper blades starting to split. o/s headlamp cloudy.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,603 miles

front brake pads look low

os and ns front anti roll bar link pin bushes perishing

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2017 75,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads look low

os and ns front anti roll bar link pin bushes perishing

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,475 miles

Nearside Front Beam pattern just passable

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 11 Jul 2016 73,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens in poor condition (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens in poor condition (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,926 miles

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

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,818 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both sides rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Jul 2014 69,805 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both sides rear tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 66,525 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,932 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,875 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes in poor condition

slight sideways movement in handbrake lever

Fail 7 Sep 2011 60,864 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar bushes in poor condition.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 58,987 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 57,376 miles

advise offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 15 May 2008 52,467 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 52,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 48,045 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 44,541 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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R780 WAM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R780 WAM, 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 R780 WAM registered?

R780 WAM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R780 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 WAM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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