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R704 HWY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,668 mi
Last recorded28,668 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 HWY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 28,668 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED FRONT SECTION.

O/S/F TYRE CRACKING.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 28,070 miles

1.advice o/s/f. tyre outer wall cracking.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust system rusted.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 27,296 miles

1.advice exhaust system rusted.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2013 26,960 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2012 26,798 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 26,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advice exhaust system rusted

Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,579 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,235 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,894 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,182 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 24,958 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,563 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 24,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 24,108 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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R704 HWY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R704 HWY, 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 R704 HWY registered?

R704 HWY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R704 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R704 HWY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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