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R789 ADP

1998 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,622 mi
Last recorded74,622 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 ADP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 74,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 74,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,547 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 62,547 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,221 miles

n/s/f tyre heavily perished + close to limit

Fail 9 Apr 2009 55,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre heavily perished + close to limit

Pass 30 Apr 2008 49,677 miles

n/s/f steering rack boot perished

Fail 29 Apr 2008 49,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f steering rack boot perished

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R789 ADP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R789 ADP, 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 R789 ADP registered?

R789 ADP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R789 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R789 ADP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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