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R278 AOG

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

57,944 mi
Last recorded57,944 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 AOG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 57,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 57,812 miles

Emissions unable to be completed car over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 51,323 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 49,554 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 47,478 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 47,478 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 46,187 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 44,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 May 2018 43,208 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 43,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking pressure valve (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,259 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 41,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Drivers door handle loose

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,747 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 38,747 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 36,436 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 36,436 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 34,286 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

front indicators faded

front no plate delaminated

Pass 24 May 2013 31,793 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 May 2013 31,793 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2012 29,504 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear number plate delaminated

slight exhaust blow ffrom centre to rear joint

Fail 24 May 2011 26,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

nearside front brakes are slightly binding

nearside steering rack gaiter is perished

slight gear oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal

Pass 24 May 2011 26,990 miles

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

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

nearside front brakes are slightly binding

nearside steering rack gaiter is perished

slight gear oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal

Pass 29 May 2010 24,548 miles

nearside steering rack boot perished

rear exhaust rubber perished

rear number plate delaminated

suspension bushes perished

Pass 6 Jun 2009 22,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade slpit

Pass 7 Jun 2008 20,576 miles

both rear axel bushes starting to debond

Pass 9 Jun 2007 18,527 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,536 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

crossion to rear box

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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R278 AOG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R278 AOG, 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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R278 AOG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R278 AOG shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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