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R780 HPU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,290 mi
Last recorded107,290 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 HPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2007 107,290 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 107,278 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)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 96,383 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

bumper insecure

front bonnet damaged

offside front chassis damaged & front cross member damaged by accident

vechile as damage to front/front nearside of vechile

Fail 21 Apr 2006 96,376 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

ADVISED FRONT BONNET DAMAGED AT FRONT LOCKING DEVICE SECURES BONNET

ADVISED FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED SECURED BY CABLE CLIPS

ADVISED FRONT CROSS SUPPORT MEMBER DAMAGED NOT AFFECTING STRUCTURE

ADVISED OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS MEMBER HAS DAMAGE NOT AFFECTING STEERING OR SUSPENSION OR BRAKING SYSTEM

ADVISED STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG HAS ACTAVITED TAPE ACROSS STEERING WHEEL AREA

ADVISED VEHICLE HAS FRONT END DAMAGE

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R780 HPU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R780 HPU, 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 R780 HPU registered?

R780 HPU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R780 HPU safe to buy?

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