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R637 HFM

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,165 mi
Last recorded83,165 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 HFM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 83,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre inner edge worn

offside steering rack slight play

Fail 24 Jan 2012 83,165 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre inner edge worn

offside steering rack slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2011 78,113 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 78,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,234 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

slighyt play offside steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2009 66,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 66,029 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear brake low

rear light lens slight bdamage

slight play at offside steering rack

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2008 63,497 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 63,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre tread just on legal limit

Pass 15 Jan 2007 60,884 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 60,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 60,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Jan 2006 54,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 54,870 miles

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

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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R637 HFM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R637 HFM, 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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R637 HFM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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