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R138 OLJ

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,148 mi
Last recorded72,148 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 OLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,148 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 67,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,775 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,849 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 57,849 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,869 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust rubber perished

Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,124 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,513 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,076 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 45,089 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 41,993 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,993 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 39,789 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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R138 OLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow 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 R138 OLJ, 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 R138 OLJ registered?

R138 OLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R138 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 OLJ 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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