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R668 AWB

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,985 mi
Last recorded114,985 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 AWB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 114,985 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 114,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 105,877 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 105,842 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 101,927 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 101,440 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 83,987 miles

same advisories as test no 964328577197

Fail 27 Jun 2007 83,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on outer tread pattern

Pass 26 Jun 2006 62,289 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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R668 AWB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R668 AWB, 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 R668 AWB registered?

R668 AWB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R668 AWB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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