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R279 HKG

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,436 mi
Last recorded63,436 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 HKG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 63,436 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 55,884 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 12 Feb 2016 55,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 10 Feb 2016 55,864 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Slight play n/s/f wheel

slight noise o/s/r w/bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2015 50,878 miles

slight noise n/s/r bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 35,760 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,942 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 24,538 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,873 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,160 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,215 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 22,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 21,008 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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R279 HKG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R279 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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What year was R279 HKG registered?

R279 HKG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R279 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 HKG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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