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R239 HKG

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

153,066 mi
Last recorded153,066 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 HKG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 153,066 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 153,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

slight corrosion both rear archs

Fail 28 May 2010 152,840 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion around rear arches

slight corrosion under body

Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,924 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 44,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 138,197 miles

chip in windscreen

damge on vehicle

offside front head lamp glass missing

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 12 Jun 2008 138,192 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

chip in windscreen

damge on vehicle

offside front head lamp glass missing

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 16 Jul 2007 129,326 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers door handle loose

o/s h/lamp lens damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2007 129,326 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers door handle insecure

stone chip in o/s/f h/lamp lens

Pass 13 Jul 2006 119,351 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 119,331 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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R239 HKG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R239 HKG, 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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R239 HKG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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