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R177 ALC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,507 mi
Last recorded55,507 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 ALC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,507 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 49,056 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2010 49,056 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 45,128 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 40,935 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 36,959 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front windscreen slight scratch

near/side/rear tyre outter has slight cut

off/side/rear tyre inner and outter wall has cracks

Fail 16 May 2007 36,959 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front windscreen has light scratch

near/side/rear tyre outter wall has slight cut

off/side/rear tyre inner and outter wall has cracks

Pass 11 May 2006 32,796 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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R177 ALC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R177 ALC, 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 R177 ALC registered?

R177 ALC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R177 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R177 ALC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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