MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,804 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
exhaust silencer outer skin poor
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
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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
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
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
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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