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R198 OJT

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,716 mi
Last recorded63,716 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 OJT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,716 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,145 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 49,145 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,560 miles

exh. rear box corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2011 39,560 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exh. rear box corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,964 miles

Front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to crack

Nearside front wiper has a small tear.

Rear axle mount bushes starting to tear.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 35,197 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

slight cracking o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,333 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear wiper torn

Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,658 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 32,136 miles

o/s/f tyre cut

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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R198 OJT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R198 OJT, 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 R198 OJT registered?

R198 OJT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R198 OJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 OJT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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