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R714 ALS

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,944 mi
Last recorded63,944 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 ALS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2010 63,944 miles

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

general corrosion around vehicle

o/s headlamp aim almost too low but adjuster fitter upside down so unable to adjust

o/s/r light lens repaired by tape

oil leak

possible blow to front exhaust

slight blow to rear exhaust

wipers smear slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,944 miles

general corrosion around vehicle

o/s headlamp aim almost too low but adjuster fitter upside down so unable to adjust

o/s/r light lens repaired by tape

oil leak

possible blow to front exhaust

slight blow to rear exhaust

wipers smear slightly

Fail 14 Sep 2009 63,941 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on front chasis members

Drivers door dificult to open from outside

Near side mirror not secure

Slight warp on off side front brake

Pass 21 Aug 2008 58,653 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jun 2007 55,486 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 53,521 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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R714 ALS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R714 ALS, 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 R714 ALS registered?

R714 ALS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R714 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R714 ALS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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