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R346 HKP

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,232 mi
Last recorded47,232 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 HKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 47,232 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 24,674 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 23,595 miles

Beam pattern very dim on both headlamps, misted up.

Stone chip outside zone A.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,495 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F anti roll bar bushes perishing.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 21,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F and O/S/F anti roll bar bushes perishing.

Pass 29 May 2013 18,101 miles

front brake pads low

front discs corroded on edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 14,851 miles

Back box slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,216 miles

offside front Tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,090 miles

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

nearside front inteior door handle damaged but still works

offside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2009 12,467 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2009 12,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,004 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 11,525 miles

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

nearside front and both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Jun 2007 11,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front and both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Jun 2006 10,843 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,843 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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R346 HKP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R346 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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What year was R346 HKP registered?

R346 HKP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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