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R42 HDL

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,804 mi
Last recorded70,804 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 HDL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 70,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 70,803 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,865 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin poor

Fail 4 Aug 2020 66,864 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure door handle insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever lose in the floor!! (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin poor

Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,363 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 50,021 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 48,127 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension beam bushes slightly perished

Pass 25 May 2016 47,602 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 24 May 2016 47,583 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake has a slight bind

offside rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 13 May 2015 46,825 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 44,625 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 42,984 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 41,191 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 38,347 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 36,278 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 36,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 34,760 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 33,447 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 31,080 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 31,080 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,472 miles

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

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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R42 HDL is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R42 HDL, 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 R42 HDL registered?

R42 HDL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R42 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R42 HDL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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