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R27 HBW

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,055 mi
Last recorded117,055 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 HBW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 117,055 miles

o/s/r inner body sill corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 117,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r inner body sill corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 116,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

main beam has intermittent warning light fault

Pass 19 Apr 2011 115,223 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 113,910 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 113,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 110,897 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 110,978 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 107,202 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 103,379 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 94,712 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 94,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/s rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

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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R27 HBW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R27 HBW, 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 R27 HBW registered?

R27 HBW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R27 HBW safe to buy?

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