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R172 OFJ

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,283 mi
Last recorded83,283 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 OFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,283 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Feb 2010 66,028 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 66,024 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 52,873 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 52,867 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,180 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,069 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 23,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 15,344 miles

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

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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R172 OFJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R172 OFJ, 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 R172 OFJ registered?

R172 OFJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R172 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 OFJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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