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R818 HHK

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,561 mi
Last recorded61,561 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 HHK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,561 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 61,502 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,962 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 44,847 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 27 May 2014 44,361 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight bad earth o/s/r light

Pass 29 May 2013 43,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre very close to limit boarderline

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre getting low

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 26 May 2011 40,582 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 40,582 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 26 May 2010 39,142 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 35,227 miles

some corrosion starting to rear exhaust box

Pass 28 May 2008 30,710 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 30,710 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 24,978 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2006 22,848 miles

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

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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R818 HHK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R818 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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R818 HHK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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