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R243 AOP

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,077 mi
Last recorded42,077 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 AOP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,077 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2014 42,077 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,263 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,258 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 39,258 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2010 37,305 miles

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,586 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 34,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front seat belts marked nsf tyre cut on wall

Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,046 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 32,046 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,108 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 25,718 miles

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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R243 AOP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R243 AOP, 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 R243 AOP registered?

R243 AOP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R243 AOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 AOP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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