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R299 HKP

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,936 mi
Last recorded127,936 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 HKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 127,936 miles

2 ltr engine oil added

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

body rust

both headlights starting to discolour

front brake noise

Pass 1 Jun 2011 122,273 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

marking and chips to front screen .only just passed test ,recommend screen to be replaced

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2011 122,267 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

marking and chips to front screen .only just passed test ,recommend screen to be replaced

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 115,886 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 115,730 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2009 109,747 miles

O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES - SIDEWALLS PERISHED CORDS NOT EXPOSED

Pass 21 May 2008 107,640 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 113,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2007 113,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2006 95,132 miles

oil leak from engine †stonechips in windscreen

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 HKP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R299 HKP, 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 HKP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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