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R122 OVK

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,662 mi
Last recorded65,662 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 OVK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,662 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 64,180 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 64,154 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,158 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 61,311 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 61,311 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust silencer insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2007 59,664 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 59,664 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 3 May 2006 57,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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R122 OVK is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R122 OVK, 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 R122 OVK registered?

R122 OVK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R122 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 OVK shows 9 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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