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R230 OPR

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,744 mi
Last recorded90,744 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 OPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,744 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 90,744 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Airbag warning lamp ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,239 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 76,518 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 76,518 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 73,401 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 73,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,076 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,119 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 62,986 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 62,986 miles

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

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

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

interior fan not working.

n/s/r tyre 3mm left 1.6mm limit.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,746 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 50,221 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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R230 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R230 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 R230 OPR registered?

R230 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R230 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 OPR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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