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R716 ABW

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,890 mi
Last recorded79,890 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 ABW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,890 miles

all tyres starting to perish

both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Jul 2013 79,883 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all tyres starting to perish

both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

lower reading from nearside rear foot brake

Pass 6 Jul 2012 78,280 miles

handbrake requires adjusting

outer side walls on rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,822 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside inside door handle broken

Fail 22 Jul 2011 76,819 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside inside door handle broken

Pass 19 Jul 2010 75,360 miles

chips in screen

clicking noise from behind steering wheel

n/s/f shocker damp

Fail 7 Jul 2010 75,355 miles

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

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

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

chips in screen

clicking noise from behind steering wheel

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 23 Jul 2009 68,770 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 68,764 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 49,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 43,396 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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R716 ABW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R716 ABW, 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 R716 ABW registered?

R716 ABW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R716 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 ABW shows 12 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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