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R181 OLJ

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,617 mi
Last recorded62,617 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 OLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 62,617 miles

Nearside Front internal door handle broken but door can still be opened

nearside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 2 Nov 2018 50,905 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 50,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 41,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

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 31 Oct 2016 32,033 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 32,033 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 24,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn low/perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,273 miles

temporary repair to rear exhaust box

Fail 10 Jun 2014 20,273 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

temporary repair to rear exhaust box

Pass 6 Jun 2013 18,014 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,943 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,935 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 14,294 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,929 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,806 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 10,168 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 9,524 miles

rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 12 May 2005 8,659 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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R181 OLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R181 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 R181 OLJ registered?

R181 OLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R181 OLJ safe to buy?

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