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R84 UWF

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

41,896 mi
Last recorded41,896 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 UWF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 41,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

air bag light on

high level brake light out

offside rear tyre perishing slightly in treads

Fail 9 May 2011 41,880 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

air bag light on

high level brake light out

offside rear tyre perishing slightly in treads

Fail 8 Apr 2011 41,787 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

airbag light on

all brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs corroded

handbrake lever requires adjustment

high level brake light inoperative

n/s/f inner c.v joint leaking

n/s/f shocker damp

oil leak

slight blow from rear exhaust section

Pass 17 Apr 2010 39,500 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,595 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 31,593 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,347 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 30,347 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,804 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 28,804 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,255 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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R84 UWF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R84 UWF, 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 R84 UWF registered?

R84 UWF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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