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R231 OPR

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,485 mi
Last recorded51,485 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 OPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,485 miles

Offside windscreen wiper blade is slightly split.

Rear exhaust mounting bracket on tailpipe is held on with wire.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 51,483 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside windscreen wiper blade is slightly split.

Rear exhaust mounting bracket on tailpipe is held on with wire.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,181 miles

Parking brake lever is a bit loosely attached to body.

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 47,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever is a bit loosely attached to body.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 43,231 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 38,602 miles

1. nearside rear tyre tread cracked and splitting † †2. offside front road spring corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2005 34,071 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 34,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R231 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R231 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 R231 OPR registered?

R231 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R231 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 OPR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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