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R684 HYG

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,139 mi
Last recorded102,139 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 HYG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 102,139 miles

corrosin ns and os floors

corrosion ns and os chassis

corrosion ns and os sills

Fail 15 Jan 2013 102,139 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

b/fluid low

corrosin ns and os floors

corrosion ns and os chassis

corrosion ns and os sills

Pass 1 Feb 2012 101,159 miles

Nearside and Offside outer sills corroding

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs corroding

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear exhaust blowing slightly on joints

Surface corrosion on nearside and offside front inner wings

Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,429 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

General body corrosion.

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight front brake imbalance.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 96,429 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust system corroded.

General body corrosion.

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight front brake imbalance.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 90,709 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing edges.

General minor corrosion.

Minor gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Sump corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 90,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

General minor corrosion.

Minor gearbox oil leak.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing edges.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Sump corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 84,482 miles

both front wipers split.

front indicators starting to show white light.

nearside front flexi brake hose perishing.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 77,471 miles

front indicators starting to show white light.

nearside front flexi brake hose perishing.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 73,002 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 73,002 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 59,259 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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R684 HYG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R684 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 R684 HYG registered?

R684 HYG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R684 HYG safe to buy?

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