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R237 OPR

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,215 mi
Last recorded123,215 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 OPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 123,215 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 123,215 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 116,108 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 109,731 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f headlamp has a poor beam image

Pass 18 May 2010 99,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 84,494 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 84,494 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,309 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 72,309 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 65,066 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 65,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 57,153 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 57,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue 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 R237 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 R237 OPR registered?

R237 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R237 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 OPR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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