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R205 AOX

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,444 mi
Last recorded32,444 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 AOX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 32,444 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 30,798 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 30,798 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 28,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 28,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low will not adjust (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,564 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 25,563 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 22,454 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 16,720 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 16,720 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,730 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 10,015 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 9,682 miles

Numberplate characters not of prescribed font - characters still legible and correctly spaced

o/s/f brake hose starting to perish - not excessive

rearbox corroded and baffles rattle when tapped

Pass 31 Mar 2009 9,284 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 8,830 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 8,348 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 7,809 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 7,368 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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R205 AOX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R205 AOX, 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 R205 AOX registered?

R205 AOX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R205 AOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 AOX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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