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R426 HDW

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,314 mi
Last recorded76,314 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 HDW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,314 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,084 miles

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

o/s/r bumper insucure

Pass 17 Mar 2009 72,232 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

advise air bag light on

advise o/s/outer sill corroded but not holed

Fail 17 Mar 2009 72,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

advise air bag light on

advise o/s/outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear bumper insecure

air bag light on

battery terminals held on with jubilee clips

Fail 25 Feb 2008 69,347 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear bumper insecure

air bag light on

battery terminals held on with jubilee clips

Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 23 Feb 2007 64,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 26 Jan 2006 58,907 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 58,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

windscreen wiper blades split

air bag warning lamp staying on

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

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

Offside Rear 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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R426 HDW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc 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 R426 HDW, 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 R426 HDW registered?

R426 HDW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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