MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil springs corroded
front drop link bushes perished
nearside dip beam poor pattern
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
front brake discs worn
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
front brake discs worn
long handbrake travel
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Near side rear tyre worn close to tread limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear suspension springs only just seated
Slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Near side rear tyre worn close to tread limit
Rear suspension springs only just seated
Slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake discs in poor condition
seating of off side rear coil spring should be checked
Both front indicators starting to show white light
Both wiper blades split
Front brake discs corroding
Rear springs close to not seating correctly when jacked and lowered
Slight leak on exhaust centre join
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R208 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 OPR, 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 R208 OPR registered?
R208 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R208 OPR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R208 OPR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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