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R640 HFC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,835 mi
Last recorded56,835 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 HFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2018 56,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front indicators faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

car overheated during 1st emissions test

Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,501 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,500 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front idicators (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres on tread wear indicators on outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 53,617 miles

Advise both rear tyres starting to perish and showing signs of wear

Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,127 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 52,120 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,832 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,576 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,519 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,424 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

off side rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished/cracked badly

offside rear tyre outer side wall perished/cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2010 46,267 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished/cracked badly

offside rear tyre outer side wall perished/cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,277 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,012 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 44,012 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,400 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 40,823 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 39,164 miles

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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R640 HFC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R640 HFC, 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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R640 HFC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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