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R838 HBW

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,609 mi
Last recorded59,609 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 HBW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 59,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,313 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,509 miles

Nearside wiper blade rubber partly split.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 46,502 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade rubber partly split.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,977 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,844 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 44,843 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,430 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,624 miles

n/s/r light cluster broken,

Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,774 miles

Nearside front mudflap slightly loose

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,784 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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R838 HBW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R838 HBW, 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 R838 HBW registered?

R838 HBW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R838 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R838 HBW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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