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R152 OVT

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,215 mi
Last recorded59,215 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 OVT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2017 59,215 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,041 miles

front exhaust slight blow rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 7 Jul 2016 55,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill carroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door pill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front exhaust slight blow rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,828 miles

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

check strap missing

Fail 6 Jul 2015 49,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

check strap missing

Pass 7 Jul 2014 45,942 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** offside 'A' pillar check strap missing and pillar small splits

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

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

back box rubber deteriorated

nearside and offside front lower ball joints slight lift

Fail 3 Jul 2014 45,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

** STRONG ADVISE ** offside 'A' pillar check strap missing and pillar small splits

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

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

back box rubber deteriorated

nearside and offside front lower ball joints slight lift

Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,380 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly faded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 42,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,196 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 38,196 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight cracking on all tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,766 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,512 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,172 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,171 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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R152 OVT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R152 OVT, 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 R152 OVT registered?

R152 OVT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R152 OVT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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