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R237 OOB

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,443 mi
Last recorded89,443 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 OOB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 89,443 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 89,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 87,247 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

both rear suspension beam bushes are slightly deteriorated amd have slight play

exhaust is corroding

nearsdide rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

nearside outer sill is slightly corroded

rear tyres have slight wear on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2012 87,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

both rear suspension beam bushes are slightly deteriorated amd have slight play

exhaust is corroding

nearsdide rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

nearside outer sill is slightly corroded

rear tyres have slight wear on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2012 87,225 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake compensator brake nuts corroded

front brake discs corroded

near side front shock absorber corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2011 81,385 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 81,384 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 76,351 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing

Fail 15 May 2010 76,351 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2009 69,695 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 64,422 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside front inner door handle insecure

Fail 6 May 2008 64,401 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Offside front inner door handle insecure

Pass 15 May 2007 57,386 miles

front exhaust clamp rusty

front subframe rusty

Fail 11 May 2007 57,386 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front exhaust clamp rusty

front subframe rusting

Pass 15 May 2006 50,742 miles

front tie bar bushes poor condition †seep from o/s outer cv boot

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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R237 OOB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R237 OOB, 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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R237 OOB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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