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R732 HCG

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,211 mi
Last recorded144,211 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 HCG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 144,211 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 144,201 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 141,173 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 135,196 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 135,190 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 128,198 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 128,196 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 124,130 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 109,736 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 109,736 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 97,152 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 97,152 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 83,953 miles

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

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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R732 HCG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R732 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 R732 HCG registered?

R732 HCG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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