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R809 MHG

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,090 mi
Last recorded94,090 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 MHG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 94,090 miles

Body and chassis of vehicle is surface corroded and heavy in places

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

Oil leak

Run out noted on front brake discs

Fail 15 May 2010 94,090 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body and chassis of vehicle is surface corroded and heavy in places

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

Oil leak

Run out noted on front brake discs

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

Fail 16 May 2009 90,539 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2009 90,539 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 82,537 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 82,537 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 82,537 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 May 2007 71,516 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 71,516 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 57,874 miles

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

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriate

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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R809 MHG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R809 MHG, 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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R809 MHG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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