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R398 HWU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,766 mi
Last recorded65,766 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 HWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,766 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamp lenses starting to go cloudy but this does not affect the beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion around fuel filler flap and wheel arch. Fuel filler flap missing due to corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear When reverse lights are operated with stop lights it indicates a fault

Rear rear wiper blade rubber torn but this does not affect clearing the screen

Pass 18 Dec 2015 58,966 miles

Offside Front track rod end and arm has slight play

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

front head lamps slightly deteriorated

front lower bumper trim insecure

petrol flap insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2015 58,965 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front track rod end and arm has slight play

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

front head lamps slightly deteriorated

front lower bumper trim insecure

petrol flap insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2014 50,799 miles

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

slight damage to osf jacking point

Fail 4 Dec 2014 50,799 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

slight damage to osf jacking point

Pass 20 Dec 2013 47,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,549 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 43,549 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,778 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 36,775 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,393 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 31,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,911 miles

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

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

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,913 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,625 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,222 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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R398 HWU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R398 HWU, 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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R398 HWU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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