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R166 OLJ

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,923 mi
Last recorded85,923 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 OLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 85,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

near side steering rack gaiter been repaired

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 23 May 2013 85,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 81,849 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 May 2012 81,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads and discs worn

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2010 72,443 miles

SRS lamp illuminated

both front brake discs and pads becoming worn

nearside rear coil spring becoming corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2010 72,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

SRS lamp illuminated

both front brake discs and pads becoming worn

nearside rear coil spring becoming corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 67,324 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)

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

both dip beam pattens slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2008 61,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside headlamp dip beam pattens deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,830 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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R166 OLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R166 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 R166 OLJ registered?

R166 OLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R166 OLJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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