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R203 OVK

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,172 mi
Last recorded96,172 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 OVK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2015 96,172 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 84,036 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 83,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,796 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 76,795 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 70,234 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle plastic casing damaged.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface rust on all sills inner and outer

Surface rust on chassis legs inside bonnet

Surface rust on inner arches

Pass 22 Oct 2011 67,076 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 62,293 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 62,293 miles

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

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

Centre to rear join loose

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,781 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside front coil spring corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2008 51,317 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 51,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 45,628 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 45,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,260 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 42,260 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 37,456 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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R203 OVK is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R203 OVK, 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 R203 OVK registered?

R203 OVK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R203 OVK shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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