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R663 HHS

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,529 mi
Last recorded70,529 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 HHS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 70,529 miles

front axle tyre size diferent to rear axle

n/s/f headlamp has condensation inside advise replasment headlamp output ok

rear axle bushes badly worn

steering rack has roughness when jacked up from side to side

Fail 30 Sep 2008 70,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f headlamp has condensation inside advise replasment headlamp output ok

rear axle bushes badly worn

steering rack has roughness when jacked up from side to side

Pass 26 Sep 2007 51,033 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 51,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 43,693 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 43,693 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 39,934 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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R663 HHS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R663 HHS, 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 R663 HHS registered?

R663 HHS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R663 HHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R663 HHS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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