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R744 HTM

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,660 mi
Last recorded165,660 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 HTM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 165,660 miles

surface corrosion off side rear wheel arch

Fail 29 May 2008 165,462 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 149,344 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 149,344 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

plip not working ,

rear wheel cylinders leaking ??? ,

Pass 22 May 2006 136,703 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 136,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust mounting bracket has broken away from pipe, but system is still sufficiently secure.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R744 HTM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R744 HTM, 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 R744 HTM registered?

R744 HTM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R744 HTM safe to buy?

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