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R681 HYG

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,448 mi
Last recorded54,448 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 HYG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,448 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 54,448 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate cracked slight corrosion on sills nsr tyre 2mm

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,244 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

rear wiper u/s

Fail 7 Jun 2010 48,244 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

rear wiper u/s

Pass 11 Jun 2009 420,653 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 42,065 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,364 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 35,364 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,641 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 27,641 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,011 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 18,011 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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R681 HYG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R681 HYG, 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 R681 HYG registered?

R681 HYG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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