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R227 HNJ

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,854 mi
Last recorded104,854 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 HNJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 104,854 miles

H/BRAKE HAS TRAVEL

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

O/S FRONT TYRE NAILED

O/S FRONT TYRE PRESSURE LOW

O/S REAR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

Fail 10 Dec 2007 104,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

H/BRAKE HAS TRAVEL

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

O/S FRONT TYRE NAILED

O/S FRONT TYRE PRESSURE LOW

O/S REAR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

Pass 11 Dec 2006 88,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Dec 2006 88,719 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 79,732 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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R227 HNJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R227 HNJ, 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 R227 HNJ registered?

R227 HNJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R227 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R227 HNJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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