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R208 AOX

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

90,121 mi
Last recorded90,121 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 AOX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2014 90,121 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 87,789 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,996 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 84,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 82,283 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 82,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 80,462 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 80,462 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 77,546 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2010 77,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2009 74,694 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 74,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2008 62,937 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2008 62,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise wheel alignment check

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

slight play in nearside front strut top mount

Pass 7 Jan 2007 41,630 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2007 41,630 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE INSPECTION

HIGH IMBALANCE FROM FRONT SERVICE BRAKE

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR FADING

Pass 6 Jan 2006 32,659 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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R208 AOX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R208 AOX, 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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R208 AOX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R208 AOX shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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