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R329 HJO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

117,913 mi
Last recorded117,913 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 HJO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2016 117,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trans axle (3.6.B.2c)

coil springs slightly corroded

drivers door inner handle missing,can be opened inside via cable

fuelcap slightly damaged

inner+outer sills,door shuts,floors,front subframe,wheelbox corroded

n/s front seat will not tip forward(3dr)

o/s rear qtr panel corroded and holled

rear wiper deteriorated

speedo light poor

windscreen slightly marked

Pass 27 Oct 2015 115,704 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both sills,door shuts,rear wheel arch,front crossmember etc corroded

brake pipe slightly corroded

coil springs slightly corroded

o/s front door inner handle missing,door can be opened from inside

rear wiper deteriorated

windscreen scratched/marked

Fail 26 Oct 2015 115,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both sills,door shuts,rear wheel arch,front crossmember etc corroded

brake pipe slightly corroded

coil springs slightly corroded

o/s front door inner handle missing,door can be opened from inside

rear wiper deteriorated

windscreen scratched/marked

Pass 3 Nov 2014 111,335 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both sills,floor pans around gromets,front sunframe,rear wheel arches etc showing corrosion/corroded

front brake discs showing deterioration

front+both rear coilsprings corroded

fuel cap slightly damaged

n/s headlamp showing deterioration/slightly poor

o/s inner door handle damaged,but can open door easy with cable

rear wiper deteriorated

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 27 Oct 2014 111,335 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both sills,floor pans around gromets,front sunframe,rear wheel arches etc showing corrosion/corroded

front brake discs showing deterioration

front+both rear coilsprings corroded

fuel cap slightly damaged

n/s headlamp showing deterioration/slightly poor

o/s inner door handle damaged,but can open door easy with cable

rear wiper deteriorated

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 31 Oct 2013 105,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all coil springs showing corrosion/deterioration

both sills,floor pans,rear wheel arch etc showing corrosion/corroded/corroded on limit

drivers door inner handle missing,however door can be opened via cable easy enough

front subframe showing corrosion

pas belt deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2013 105,681 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all coil springs showing corrosion/deterioration

both sills,floor pans,rear wheel arch etc showing corrosion/corroded/corroded on limit

drivers door inner handle missing,however door can be opened via cable easy enough

front subframe showing corrosion

pas belt deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2012 99,644 miles

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

both front h/lamps showing some deterioration

drivers door inner handle missig,door can be opened however

front brake discs slightly pitted

front sub frame corroded

n/s rear tyre mis-shapen+worn lower advise to change

o/s rear wheelarch corroded on limit

pas belt deteriorated,advise to change

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2012 99,644 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers door inner handle missig,door can be opened however

front brake discs slightly pitted

front sub frame corroded

n/s rear tyre mis-shapen+worn lower advise to change

o/s rear wheelarch corroded on limit

pas belt deteriorated,advise to change

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,082 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 93,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 86,850 miles

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

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

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

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

both front headlamps deteriorated+output slightly poor on limit

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

n/s front seat will not slide forward (3dr)

o/s inner door handle missing,door can be opened via cable

o/s rear wheel arch corroded+both sills starting to show corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2010 86,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

n/s front h/lamp deteriorated on limit+o/s to be checked on re-test

n/s front seat will not slide forward (3dr)

o/s inner door handle missing,door can be opened via cable

o/s rear wheel arch corroded+both sills starting to show corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front head lamps deteriorated+beam patterns poor

n/s front seat will not tip forward

o/s front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2009 80,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front head lamps deteriorated+beam patterns poor

n/s front seat will not tip forward

o/s front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2008 73,472 miles

Inner 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)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2007 67,467 miles

NSF TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Pass 10 Nov 2006 64,157 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 64,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R329 HJO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R329 HJO, 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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R329 HJO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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