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R822 HWW

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,805 mi
Last recorded93,805 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 HWW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2011 93,805 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 84,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 84,567 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 80,881 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 80,881 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,897 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 64,897 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,872 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2006 41,608 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 41,608 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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R822 HWW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R822 HWW, 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 R822 HWW registered?

R822 HWW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R822 HWW safe to buy?

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