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R82 XWG

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,236 mi
Last recorded77,236 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 XWG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 77,236 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011
Fail 15 Jan 2011

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 73,951 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 73,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 72,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 72,194 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 70,011 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 70,003 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 67,355 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 67,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 64,923 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 64,923 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R82 XWG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R82 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 R82 XWG registered?

R82 XWG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R82 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R82 XWG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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