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R838 AKP

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,876 mi
Last recorded59,876 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 AKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 59,876 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 58,846 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing out of shape

Fail 5 Jan 2015 58,846 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing out of shape

Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,650 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,177 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,168 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 50,168 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,674 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,662 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 41,464 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,199 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,587 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 31,539 miles

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

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

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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R838 AKP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R838 AKP, 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 R838 AKP registered?

R838 AKP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R838 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R838 AKP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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