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R686 AWG

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,515 mi
Last recorded67,515 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 AWG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,515 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,241 miles

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

Driver's door internal release hande is broken, but still works to open the door.

Front of offside sill is slightly damaged, causing slight separation of inner and outer sill panels. Also corroded but not excessively.

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 60,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front of offside sill is slightly damaged, causing slight separation of inner and outer sill panels. Also corroded but not excessively.

Front wipers smearing and juddering slightly on the upstroke.

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,800 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 50,279 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,209 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 48,202 miles

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

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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R686 AWG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R686 AWG, 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 R686 AWG registered?

R686 AWG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R686 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R686 AWG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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