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R837 HWW

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 HWW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 May 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2011 43,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sills very weak in places

front number plate dis coloured

o/s sill holed and corroded not within 30cm of structural parts n/s sill weak in places

Fail 16 May 2011 43,041 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate dis coloured

o/s sill holed and corroded not within 30cm of structural parts n/s sill weak in places

Pass 27 May 2010 38,887 miles

advise both front anti-roll bar link pins cracking/worn

advise front number plate starting to distort

advise slight exhaust blow

Fail 27 May 2010 38,887 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both front anti-roll bar link pins cracking/worn

advise front number plate starting to distort

advise front wipers starting to smear/judder

advise slight exhaust blow

Pass 27 May 2009 34,901 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 34,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 32,812 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 32,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 30,612 miles

advise both rear tyres cracking on the side walls

advise condition of near side front anti roll bar link pin bushes

advise off side front wiper split

advise screen chipped

Pass 27 May 2006 24,275 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 24,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side front tyre on legal limit 1.6 mm

rear wiper split

Pass 31 May 2005 21,053 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 21,053 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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R837 HWW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R837 HWW, 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 R837 HWW registered?

R837 HWW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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