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R541 HJN

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,632 mi
Last recorded120,632 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 HJN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 120,632 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 120,632 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 113,509 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 113,324 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 97,389 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 78,074 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 78,074 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 77,989 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 77,989 miles

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2006 72,416 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 70,255 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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R541 HJN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R541 HJN, 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 R541 HJN registered?

R541 HJN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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