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R688 AWG

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,307 mi
Last recorded104,307 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 AWG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 104,307 miles

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

o/s sill damaged and corroded but not yet holed

o/s/r door will not open

Fail 6 Aug 2010 104,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r door will not open

Pass 18 Dec 2008 99,652 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 99,574 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 95,413 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 95,413 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 87,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust mounting missing

front discs slightly worn †

off side rear iner door step rusty †

off side rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

rear exhaust mounting perishing

signs or the radiator leaking †

slight play in steering rack †

Fail 29 Nov 2006 87,297 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaut mounting missing †

front discs slightly worn †

off side rear inner door step rusty

off side rear tyre side wall slightly damaged †

rear exhaust mounting perishing † †

signs of the radiator leaking †

slight play in steering rack †

Pass 30 Nov 2005 79,335 miles

o/s front interior door release handle insecure/working ok.

o/s rear tyre worn low on edges/nearing limits.

slight wear/play in o/s steering rack end.

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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R688 AWG 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 R688 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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R688 AWG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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