MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
front tyres worn....advise further inspection soon.
nail in offside rear tyre.
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.
Air bag light on
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R166 HGN registered?
R166 HGN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 1998.
Is R166 HGN safe to buy?
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