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R85 HVW

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,271 mi
Last recorded93,271 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 HVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 93,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 93,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 89,504 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Oct 2008 89,502 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Sep 2008 89,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 83,147 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 77,881 miles

corrosion in front sub frame

Fail 24 Nov 2006 77,881 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion in front sub frame

Pass 23 Nov 2005 64,695 miles

Front fog lamp is damaged.

Nearside front suspention strut is starting to leak.

Nearside steering rack boot is starting to crack / perish.

Verious stone chips to front windscreen.

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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R85 HVW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R85 HVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R85 HVW registered?

R85 HVW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R85 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 HVW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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