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R261 OFT

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,143 mi
Last recorded80,143 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 OFT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 80,143 miles

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

Oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,833 miles

advise same as sheet number 514206459020

unable to fully test welding repair (excess and very thick under seal)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 75,830 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres worn on edge(border line)

off side front outer sill holed and corroded (border line just out side prescribed area)

oil leak

oil light on when car ticking over

Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,528 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f floor to sill corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2007 66,417 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 66,417 miles

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

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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R261 OFT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R261 OFT, 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 R261 OFT registered?

R261 OFT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R261 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 OFT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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