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R351 HKP

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,738 mi
Last recorded59,738 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 HKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,738 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 59,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 462,309 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

filler on nearside rear quarter panel needs smoothing off posible sharp edges to pedestrians

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Jun 2010 46,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

filler on nearside rear quarter panel needs smoothing off posible sharp edges to pedestrians

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,704 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front anti roll bar droplink bushes starting to split

Fail 29 Jun 2009 40,703 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front anti roll bar droplink bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,957 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,229 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,338 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 32,338 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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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R351 HKP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R351 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 R351 HKP registered?

R351 HKP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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