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R762 HMA

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

47,207 mi
Last recorded47,207 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 HMA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 47,207 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 47,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 41,869 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 41,869 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,091 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,408 miles

Nearside front wheel cap missing

Nearside front wing damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Part of accessory brake lamp not working

Fail 16 Dec 2008 33,396 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Cut to nearside front outer tyre wall

Nearside front wheel cap missing

Nearside front wing damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside wiper blade split on the edges

Part of accessory brake lamp not working

Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,291 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 28,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,274 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 252,563 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2005 24,190 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Sep 2005 24,190 miles

advise n/s/r tyre perished

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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R762 HMA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R762 HMA, 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 R762 HMA registered?

R762 HMA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R762 HMA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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