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R273 OPR

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,178 mi
Last recorded101,178 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 OPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 101,178 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and n/s close to service limits

Evidence of grease to o/s/f hub, caliper and lower ball joint

Front antiroll bar link and 'd' bushes worn

General corrosion to subframes and rear axle beam and assotiated components

N/s steering rack gaiter deteriorating

N/s/f bumper secured with cable ties

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Service wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2012 97,958 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 95,372 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 95,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 92,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 89,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 82,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 76,833 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 70,445 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 68,719 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 64,469 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R273 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R273 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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R273 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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