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R576 HKN

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,387 mi
Last recorded53,387 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 HKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air-bag warning light staying on (as of march 2012 will be a failure)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 53,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air-bag warning light staying on (as of march 2012 will be a failure)

rear centre stop light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,743 miles

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,346 miles

drivers seat belt clasp damaged

front inner drive shaft seal leaking

passenger door mirror missing

Fail 6 Mar 2009 42,346 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat belt clasp damaged

front brake pads wearing all

front inner drive shaft seal leaking

n/s brake warning lead broken

passenger door mirror missing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,623 miles

air bag light on

nearside mirror missing

Fail 3 Mar 2008 40,622 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

nearside mirror missing

Fail 6 Mar 2007 39,537 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both rear tyres perrished sidewalls

advise offside front tyre worn inner edge

advise.air bag light on

Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,537 miles

advise both rear tyres perrished sidewalls

advise offside front tyre worn inner edge

advise.air bag light on

Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,318 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 36,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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R576 HKN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R576 HKN, 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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R576 HKN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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