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R304 HGG

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,465 mi
Last recorded71,465 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 HGG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2011 71,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,722 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s sills slighty corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,468 miles

exhaust very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs very heavily corroded

offside and nearside outer sills heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel arches heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,623 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls no cords yet exposed

rear wiperblade deteriorated

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,279 miles

front sub frame heavily corroded

o/s n/s rear tyres cracking on tyre walls

Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,107 miles

front coil springs heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on tyre wall

oil leak around engine and gearbox area

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

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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R304 HGG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R304 HGG, 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 R304 HGG registered?

R304 HGG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R304 HGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 HGG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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