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R833 FWW

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,053 mi
Last recorded58,053 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 FWW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2016 58,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/ chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,821 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 56,810 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,967 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 52,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,095 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 50,085 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,337 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,320 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,892 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 40,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 37,007 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,964 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,942 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 30,338 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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R833 FWW is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R833 FWW, 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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R833 FWW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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