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R117 LAP

1998 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,342 mi
Last recorded109,342 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 LAP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 109,342 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 98,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 90,131 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 90,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 85,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 79,310 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 72,516 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 65,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 57,885 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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R117 LAP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R117 LAP, 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 R117 LAP registered?

R117 LAP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R117 LAP safe to buy?

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