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R285 AOP

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,638 mi
Last recorded49,638 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 AOP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,638 miles

Offside Front Wiper Blade Split

Fail 25 Jun 2010 49,636 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wiper Blade Split

Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,181 miles

advise cant check rear belts hidden under cover and trapped in seat.

advise gear box mount has excessive free play .

advise oil leak .

advise rear wiper split

Fail 24 Jun 2009 49,181 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise cant check rear belts hidden under cover and trapped in seat.

advise gear box mount has excessive free play .

advise oil leak .

advise rear wiper split

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,772 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 47,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 45,409 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,891 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R285 AOP is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R285 AOP, 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 R285 AOP registered?

R285 AOP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R285 AOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 AOP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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