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R259 AOG

1998 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,184 mi
Last recorded103,184 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 AOG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 103,184 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 100,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front wiper blades split

Pass 15 Feb 2011 96,089 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 92,179 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 88,513 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 88,503 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 85,223 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear main axel bushes worn. †various brakes noisey. †poss slight noise from gearbox. †engine mountings worn.

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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R259 AOG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R259 AOG, 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 R259 AOG registered?

R259 AOG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R259 AOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 AOG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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