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R865 HTG

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,379 mi
Last recorded93,379 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 HTG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 93,379 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 93,379 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 88,145 miles

Airbag light on.

Front brake imbalance on limit! O/S front brake effort has fluctuation.

Front brake pads (inner) appear low.

Oil leak

Tailgate does not shut securely.

Fail 20 May 2011 88,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag light on.

Front brake imbalance on limit! O/S front brake effort has fluctuation.

Front brake pads (inner) appear low.

Oil leak

Tailgate does not shut securely.

Pass 21 May 2010 77,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant low.

Fail 21 May 2010 77,040 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant low.

Pass 27 May 2009 73,552 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 73,539 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 70,574 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 70,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 59,208 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 48,395 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 25 May 2006 48,395 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R865 HTG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R865 HTG, 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 R865 HTG registered?

R865 HTG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R865 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R865 HTG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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