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R829 HNA

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,360 mi
Last recorded69,360 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 HNA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 69,360 miles

all brake flex ferrals corroded

brake service

front brake discs discoloured and pitted

inner sills corroded

inner wheel arches corroded

near side sill is heavily corroded but not within a perscribed area

rear axle bushes are slight worn and perrished

rear wheel arches to body corroded

rear wheel arhes corroded

sills corroded

springs corroded

underside corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2012 69,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner wheel arches corroded

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

all brake flex ferrals corroded

brake service

front brake discs discoloured and pitted

inner sills corroded

near side sill is heavily corroded but not within a perscribed area

rear axle bushes are slight worn and perrished

rear wheel arches to body corroded

rear wheel arhes corroded

sills corroded

springs corroded

underside corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,361 miles

heavy surface corrosion on vehicle chassis, front subframe

offside front brake disc scored

Fail 1 Mar 2011 66,356 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

heavy surface corrosion on vehicle chassis, front subframe

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 10 Sep 2009 61,502 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 54,404 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 54,402 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 50,554 miles

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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R829 HNA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R829 HNA, 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 R829 HNA registered?

R829 HNA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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