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R449 HAX

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,090 mi
Last recorded116,090 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 HAX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 116,090 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 116,071 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 112,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 107,738 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 107,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 100,226 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 100,095 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 99,176 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 99,008 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 May 2012 98,803 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 98,570 miles

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Fail 9 May 2011 98,570 miles

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

engine overheating when left to idle

offside and nearside rear wheels binding slightly

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2010 98,364 miles

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

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2009 97,091 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 94,243 miles

Rear number plate de-laminating

Fail 27 May 2008 94,241 miles

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

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

Rear number plate de-laminating

Pass 24 May 2007 89,498 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 82,823 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2006 82,823 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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R449 HAX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R449 HAX, 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 R449 HAX registered?

R449 HAX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R449 HAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 HAX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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