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R598 HHS

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

44,789 mi
Last recorded44,789 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 HHS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2010 44,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 38,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 May 2009 38,085 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,587 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 31,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2007 29,912 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 29,912 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,570 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 27,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R598 HHS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 R598 HHS, 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 R598 HHS registered?

R598 HHS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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