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R787 WAM

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,173 mi
Last recorded96,173 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 WAM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 96,173 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 96,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,373 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 89,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 84,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer anti roll bar bush - worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Outer anti roll bar bush perishing

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,844 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 78,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 73,589 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 73,589 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 63,087 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,290 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 53,290 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2010 52,895 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 50,094 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 47,682 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 44,780 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 44,780 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

both front wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 16 May 2006 40,803 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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R787 WAM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R787 WAM, 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 R787 WAM registered?

R787 WAM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R787 WAM shows 18 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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