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R211 HDL

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,156 mi
Last recorded109,156 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 HDL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 109,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

headlights misty

Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 85,667 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 80,588 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 75,666 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,911 miles

hand brake to floor mount poor

near side front tyre worn to limit

Fail 20 Aug 2007 69,911 miles

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

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

hand brake to floor mount poor

near side front tyre worn to limit

Fail 13 Sep 2006 64,041 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

both front tyre pressures low

ribbon tied to steering wheel could foul steering and disable air bag rotary switch

Pass 13 Sep 2006 64,041 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

both front tyre pressures low

ribbon tied to steering wheel could foul steering and disable air bag rotary switch

Pass 15 Sep 2005 57,490 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 57,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R211 HDL is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R211 HDL, 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 R211 HDL registered?

R211 HDL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R211 HDL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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