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R639 HFM

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,002 mi
Last recorded97,002 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 HFM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 97,002 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 94,954 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front no plate damaged

rear tyres starting to split/crack

Fail 10 Dec 2007 94,916 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to split/crack

Fail 11 Dec 2006 83,128 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate slightly insecure

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2006 83,128 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate slightly insecure

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

Spare tyre defective

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2006 82,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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R639 HFM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R639 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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What year was R639 HFM registered?

R639 HFM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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