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R146 OLJ

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,775 mi
Last recorded58,775 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 OLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 58,775 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 55,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2012 51,756 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 48,151 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 48,151 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,404 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 37,920 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 33,734 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,529 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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R146 OLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R146 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 R146 OLJ registered?

R146 OLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R146 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 OLJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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