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R301 HKP

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,937 mi
Last recorded104,937 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 HKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 104,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front sill corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed area at time of test

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed area at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed area at time of test

Pass 8 May 2025 103,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 102,460 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 102,451 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 101,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 100,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2022 100,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 98,873 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 97,981 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,386 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 96,386 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 94,660 miles

Greece on nearside cv boot and wheel, boot secure and brake not contaminated at time of test

Offside Front brake slightly tight

travel on brake pedal not excessive at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,508 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 92,501 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 90,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 87,367 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 87,359 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,445 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,685 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 78,657 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 74,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,391 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 67,390 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,183 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,310 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 59,310 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2006 55,221 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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R301 HKP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R301 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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R301 HKP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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