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R275 HMA

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

50,787 mi
Last recorded50,787 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 HMA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,787 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front wipers have split ends

Fail 8 Oct 2007 50,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front wipers have split ends

Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,545 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 48,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner sidewall cut

Fail 15 Jan 2007 48,540 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise check other front to rear pipe while plastic covering removed to replace pipe

offside rear wheel slightly buckeld

Pass 19 Jan 2006 44,718 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 44,718 miles

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

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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R275 HMA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 R275 HMA, 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 R275 HMA registered?

R275 HMA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R275 HMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R275 HMA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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