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R299 HKG

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,443 mi
Last recorded86,443 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 HKG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 86,443 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 86,413 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 80,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 76,128 miles

Rusting at rear cross member.

Brake fluid at resevior is low.

Engine emits a mechanical noise.

Exhaust emissions are irratic.

Front brakes are out of ballance,

Initialy nearside dip lamp did not work.

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearsiderear seat belt is attached to childs seat fullexam not posible.

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear shock absorber tops are rusty.

Reduced performance at nearside park brake.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 76,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Brake fluid at resevior is low.

Engine emits a mechanical noise.

Exhaust emissions are irratic.

Front brakes are out of ballance,

Initialy nearside dip lamp did not work.

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearsiderear seat belt is attached to childs seat fullexam not posible.

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear shock absorber tops are rusty.

Reduced performance at nearside park brake.

Rusting at rear cross member.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 71,258 miles

both front tyres wearing at edges of tread

nearside front headlamp aim poor

Pass 17 Mar 2007 65,297 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 65,297 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2006 56,041 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 56,041 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R299 HKG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R299 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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R299 HKG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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