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R436 HTG

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,045 mi
Last recorded78,045 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 HTG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2012 78,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlight patterns and aims just okay

both rear chassis corroding

front sub frame corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,884 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 70,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,440 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2010 58,438 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,106 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 49,106 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 46,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 46,216 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,165 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 44,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 42,187 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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R436 HTG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R436 HTG, 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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R436 HTG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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