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R164 OAN

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,103 mi
Last recorded36,103 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 OAN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 36,103 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 36,068 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,007 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,815 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 31,815 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 28,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,213 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,819 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,146 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 21,487 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,713 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 17,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,240 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 12,240 miles

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

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

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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R164 OAN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R164 OAN, 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 R164 OAN registered?

R164 OAN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R164 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R164 OAN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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