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R716 ADB

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

49,969 mi
Last recorded49,969 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 ADB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,969 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

heavy corrosion under vehicle in many places also outer sills

n.s. inner cv gator damp

n.s. rack gator poor condition

n.s.r. tyre cracking and going out of shape

o.s.r. inner wall cracking

section of o.s.f. spring broken off at top

tread getting low on front tyres

Fail 25 Oct 2012 49,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both wipers split

heavy corrosion under vehicle in many places also outer sills

n.s. inner cv gator damp

n.s. rack gator poor condition

n.s.r. tyre cracking and going out of shape

o.s.r. inner wall cracking

section of o.s.f. spring broken off at top

tread getting low on front tyres

Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n.s.r. wheel bearing noisey

play n.s.f. strut top bush

small cracks inner sidewall of n.s.f. tyre

surface corrosion both outer sills

travel in hand and foot brake getting excessive

rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2011 45,587 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n.s.r. wheel bearing noisey

play n.s.f. strut top bush

small cracks inner sidewall of n.s.f. tyre

surface corrosion both outer sills

travel in hand and foot brake getting excessive

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 40,092 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,149 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 35,149 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,206 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres surface cracked

offside rear seatbelt edge frayed

Fail 23 Oct 2008 30,206 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres surface cracked

offside rear seatbelt edge frayed

Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,375 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 25,375 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,115 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 18,971 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 18,967 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ADB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R716 ADB, 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 ADB registered?

R716 ADB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R716 ADB safe to buy?

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