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R166 HGN

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,571 mi
Last recorded119,571 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 HGN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 119,571 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 119,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2010 100,293 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 81,701 miles

front tyres worn....advise further inspection soon.

nail in offside rear tyre.

Fail 20 Jan 2009 81,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

auxiliary belt badly cracked.

both front tyres worn...advise further inspection soon.

brake discs worn.advise replacement soon.

brake fluid level low.advise attention a.s.a.p

front brake pads poor/worn..advise replacement soon.

nearside mirror poor.advise replacement soon.

noise from water pump area...advise further attention a.s.a.p

oil leak from engine/cambelt area...advise further attention a.s.a.p

spongy brake pedal...advise further inspection soon.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,989 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 22 Jan 2007 61,806 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 61,806 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 50,938 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 50,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside front fog lamp broken and inscure

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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R166 HGN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R166 HGN, 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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R166 HGN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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