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R209 OJT

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,104 mi
Last recorded79,104 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 OJT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,104 miles

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

brake fluid level on min

rear axle bushes starting to debond

rear no plate starting to delaminate

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in both rack arms

Fail 1 Sep 2010 79,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake fluid level on min

rear axle bushes starting to debond

rear no plate starting to delaminate

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in both rack arms

some wear in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 70,686 miles

Anti-roll bar link arm bushes splitting

Both headlamp aim becoming dim. Ok for this year but may find needs new headlamps next year

Number plates starting to seperate

Oil leak from Rear of engine

Pitting forming on O/S/R brake disc on inner face

Slight white light from N/S/F indicator bulb

Wear on clutch pedal rubber

Fail 14 Jul 2009 70,668 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar link arm bushes splitting

Both headlamp aim becoming dim. Ok for this year but may find needs new headlamps next year

Drive belt cracking badly

Number plates starting to seperate

Oil leak from Rear of engine

Oil level low

Pitting forming on O/S/R brake disc on inner face

Slight white light from N/S/F indicator bulb

Wear on clutch pedal rubber

Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,914 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 66,876 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 61,050 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 61,050 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 52,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre worn on edge

parking brake lever slight movement from side to side

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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R209 OJT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R209 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 R209 OJT registered?

R209 OJT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R209 OJT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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