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R836 NHG

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,275 mi
Last recorded81,275 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 NHG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,275 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 81,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,440 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 69,354 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 69,209 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,395 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f c.v boot has been repaired with glue no leaks or holes at time of re test

Fail 27 Aug 2009 62,395 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 53,590 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 53,590 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,634 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,991 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 40,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R836 NHG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R836 NHG, 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 R836 NHG registered?

R836 NHG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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