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R232 OMO

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,310 mi
Last recorded135,310 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 OMO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 135,310 miles

undersills rusty

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f jacking point rusty

o/s/f jacking point rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2011 135,292 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f jacking point rusty

undersills rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2009 126,693 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 126,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 115,680 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 115,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 100,529 miles

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

Oil leak

vehicle in need of a full brake service

Pass 4 Sep 2007 100,529 miles

Oil leak

vehicle in need of a full brake service

Pass 23 Sep 2006 85,034 miles

exhaust blow at joint centre to rear

nearside front tyre on 2mm of tread

nearside rear tyre on the legal limits of 1.6mm

offside front tyre on2mm of tread

road tax due end of this month

stonechips in front windscreen

Fail 16 Sep 2006 84,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes behind covers and fuel tank unable to fully check

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

Covers fitted to inner wings unable to fully check

Crack to rear number plate

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

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

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

Oil around steering rack

Oil leak to engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R232 OMO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R232 OMO, 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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R232 OMO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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