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R154 ORS

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,605 mi
Last recorded98,605 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 ORS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2011 98,605 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,605 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 99,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2010 93,276 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 86,781 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 77,722 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 77,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 66,913 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 66,913 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 66,913 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 66,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 66,913 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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R154 ORS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R154 ORS, 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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R154 ORS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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