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R656 LBD

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,271 mi
Last recorded107,271 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 LBD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 107,271 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 101,702 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 101,702 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 93,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 93,241 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 88,902 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 88,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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R656 LBD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R656 LBD, 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 R656 LBD registered?

R656 LBD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R656 LBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R656 LBD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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