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R797 HHK

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,435 mi
Last recorded106,435 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 HHK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 106,435 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 106,435 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,919 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 97,919 miles

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,006 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,258 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,395 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,164 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,780 miles

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 10 Jul 2010 63,307 miles

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS STARTING TO LEAK (DAMP)

RECOMMEND WAXOYL OF SUBFRAME WHEN NEXT SERVICED

Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 48,360 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 48,360 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OSR TYRE WORN AND PERISHING

REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY

SUMP RUSTY AS IS SUBFRAME - RECOMMEND WAXOYL

Pass 15 Jun 2007 43,050 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 43,050 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 37,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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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R797 HHK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R797 HHK, 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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R797 HHK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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