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R671 HJN

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,551 mi
Last recorded148,551 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 HJN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 148,551 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres low on tread

slight exhaust blow

Fail 20 Jan 2014 148,551 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both rear and o/s/f tyres low on tread

slight exhaust blow

Pass 5 Feb 2013 139,332 miles

front brake disc worn

Fail 5 Feb 2013 139,332 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

front brake disc worn

Pass 13 Dec 2011 127,387 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 119,435 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 119,435 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 113,960 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 104,705 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 98,188 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 98,188 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 90,045 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 90,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R671 HJN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R671 HJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R671 HJN registered?

R671 HJN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R671 HJN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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