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R698 BAK

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,858 mi
Last recorded105,858 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 BAK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 105,858 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 105,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 105,868 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 105,868 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 105,820 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 105,104 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 104,012 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 94,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 89,646 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 86,945 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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R698 BAK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R698 BAK, 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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R698 BAK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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