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R633 HFG

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,868 mi
Last recorded86,868 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 HFG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 86,868 miles

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

advise n/s/f inner drive shaft boot leaking oil

Fail 17 Feb 2015 86,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise n/s/f inner drive shaft boot leaking oil

Pass 1 Feb 2014 75,905 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,858 miles

n/s inner cvj boot leaking oil

various bushes becoming deteriorated

vehicle becoming deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2013 72,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s inner cvj boot leaking oil

various bushes becoming deteriorated

vehicle becoming deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

pitting to front brake disc's

Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,955 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 63,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 58,322 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play in nearside of rack/ track rod end

Pass 2 Feb 2009 51,199 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 47,120 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 47,120 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,746 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 39,104 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 39,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

ADVISE NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE ADVISE CHANGE/ ADVISE TRACKING CHECK / 155/70/13

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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R633 HFG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R633 HFG, 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 R633 HFG registered?

R633 HFG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is R633 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R633 HFG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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