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R208 OPR

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,119 mi
Last recorded118,119 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 OPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2013 118,119 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 110,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Jul 2012 110,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 104,010 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 104,010 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 95,154 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 95,154 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 87,048 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 87,048 miles

Near side rear tyre worn close to tread limit

Rear suspension springs only just seated

Slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2008 80,900 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 74,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 69,663 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 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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R208 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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