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R647 HFG

1998 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,121 mi
Last recorded146,121 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 HFG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 146,121 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 138,375 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 138,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

both front door shut areas corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded

chip in off side of windscreen

front brake discs wearing thin

major engine oil leak

minor exhaust leak from centre section of exhaust

near side front anti-roll bar link bush worn and perished

off side front shock absorber has a light missting of fluid

Pass 10 Mar 2006 98,531 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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R647 HFG is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R647 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 R647 HFG registered?

R647 HFG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R647 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R647 HFG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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