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R23 OVT

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,802 mi
Last recorded103,802 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 OVT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 103,802 miles

front sub frame corroded freont sub frame and anti roll bar distorted

Fail 25 May 2011 103,794 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front sub frame corroded freont sub frame and anti roll bar distorted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 99,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2010 99,139 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 93,657 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 May 2009 93,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 85,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 75,688 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 66,287 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 66,287 miles

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

Offside & nearside wiper blades split. † †Nearside front indicator bulb colour deteriorated. † †Offside & nearside front brake discs corroded. †

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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R23 OVT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R23 OVT, 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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R23 OVT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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