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R731 HFC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,118 mi
Last recorded112,118 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 HFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 112,118 miles

Surface corrosion on nearside outer sill

Pass 18 Jun 2014 105,479 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 105,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 94,449 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 82,534 miles

n/s/r brake binding on

Pass 31 May 2011 79,115 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,661 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 76,661 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 73,667 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 70,919 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 70,908 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 68,701 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 66,487 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 66,487 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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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R731 HFC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R731 HFC, 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 R731 HFC registered?

R731 HFC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R731 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R731 HFC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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