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R262 OEH

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,183 mi
Last recorded63,183 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 OEH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,183 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,159 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 59,045 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 59,045 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 53,322 miles

front nimber plate showing signs of deterioation

Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,475 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 49,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes split

both rear tyes badly perrished

Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,290 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes split

both rear tyes badly perrished

Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,964 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,697 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

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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R262 OEH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R262 OEH, 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 R262 OEH registered?

R262 OEH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 1998.

Is R262 OEH safe to buy?

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