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K8 AVG

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,125 mi
Last recorded104,125 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 AVG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 104,125 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear service brake reading slightly low

Pass 23 Oct 2007 98,564 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 74,306 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 74,306 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2005 65,594 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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K8 AVG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K8 AVG, 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 K8 AVG registered?

K8 AVG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is K8 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 AVG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K8 AVG have outstanding finance?

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