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R847 HBW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,327 mi
Last recorded84,327 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 HBW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 84,327 miles

Both headlight lens in poor condition.

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 May 2013 84,320 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both headlight lens in poor condition.

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2012 79,836 miles

Air-bag light lit on dashboard.

OSR tyre worn on edges.

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 79,824 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Air-bag light lit on dashboard.

OSR tyre worn on edges.

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,191 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 73,186 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 65,372 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,372 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 57,598 miles

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

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

airbag light stays on

Pass 15 May 2008 48,428 miles

small cut in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,642 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 41,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Pass 19 May 2006 36,926 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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R847 HBW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R847 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 R847 HBW registered?

R847 HBW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1998.

Is R847 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R847 HBW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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