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R244 OPR

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

35,237 mi
Last recorded35,237 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 OPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 35,237 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 35,221 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 29,510 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 29,497 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 23,614 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 23,485 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)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,328 miles

both front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2013 17,316 miles

EXhaust rubbers perished

Engine mount worn (rear dogbone mount)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 17,316 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EXhaust rubbers perished

Engine mount worn (rear dogbone mount)

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

Power steering level low

Pass 7 Jul 2012 16,706 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 16,706 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 16,396 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 15,977 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 15,100 miles

N/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,107 miles

NOTE front brake pads not clearly visible for inspection

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

tyres perishing, replace

Fail 1 Jul 2008 14,107 miles

NOTE front brake pads not clearly visible for inspection

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

tyres perishing, replace

Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,459 miles

NOTE front brake pads not clearly visible for inspection

check handbrake lever mountings

rear number plate deteriorating

tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2006 11,004 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 11,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 9,267 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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R244 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R244 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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R244 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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