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R861 HWW

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,332 mi
Last recorded93,332 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 HWW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 93,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion center sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion fuel filler near prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear light cluster has slight bad earth on

Fail 2 May 2017 93,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion fuel filler near prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear light cluster has slight bad earth on

Pass 10 May 2016 89,675 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 May 2016 89,675 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 86,393 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 86,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,413 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 82,413 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,652 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 74,349 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 69,784 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 65,380 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 65,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2009
Fail 15 May 2009

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 57,026 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 52,843 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 46,275 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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R861 HWW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R861 HWW, 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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R861 HWW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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