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R685 HCG

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,739 mi
Last recorded78,739 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 HCG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 78,739 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

heavy interaction on offside rear light unit recommend attention

offside rear tyre pressure low

Fail 26 May 2018 78,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

heavy interaction on offside rear light unit recommend attention

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,685 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber damp

Offside Rear Nail in outer tread

Fail 4 Jun 2016 59,607 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber damp

Offside Rear Nail in outer tread

Pass 6 May 2015 52,837 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 52,837 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 51,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 43,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2012 38,185 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 30,343 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,097 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 25,795 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 25,100 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 24,746 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 23,822 miles

bumper insecure

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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R685 HCG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R685 HCG, 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 R685 HCG registered?

R685 HCG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R685 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R685 HCG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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