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R212 OPR

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,499 mi
Last recorded169,499 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 OPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 169,499 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 169,499 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 154,627 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 154,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 136,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 29 Jun 2009 122,270 miles

Clutch very heavy

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (close to limits)

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Slight engine misfire (emissions erratic)

Worn front tyre now on rear

Fail 29 Jun 2009 122,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Clutch very heavy

N/s/r tyre heavily perished and worn close to limits

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (close to limits)

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Slight engine misfire (emissions erratic)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 109,511 miles

Front antiroll bar bushes in poor condition

Nsr tyre wearing close to limits (has pucture plug)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 109,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front antiroll bar bushes in poor condition

Nsr tyre wearing close to limits (has pucture plug)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 97,744 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 97,744 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 86,300 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 76,263 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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R212 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R212 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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R212 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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