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R672 AWB

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

57,755 mi
Last recorded57,755 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 AWB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,755 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre worn at tread shoulders

Fail 29 Mar 2010 57,754 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre worn at tread shoulders

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,539 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag light on

Fail 31 Mar 2009 48,538 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag light on

Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,722 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,099 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 36,057 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,084 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 34,037 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R672 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 R672 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 R672 AWB registered?

R672 AWB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R672 AWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R672 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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