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R867 AMS

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,321 mi
Last recorded85,321 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 AMS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 85,321 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 85,321 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 71,819 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,406 miles

airbag light on

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,042 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light on

Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,560 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 49,560 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,197 miles

Nasty oil leak from gearbox and engine.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,237 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006
Fail 22 Apr 2006

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R867 AMS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R867 AMS, 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 R867 AMS registered?

R867 AMS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R867 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R867 AMS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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