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R294 OVK

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,500 mi
Last recorded70,500 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 OVK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,500 miles

heavy corrosion on o/s/f floor to sill , corrosion on both floors to sill & chassis

Fail 22 Aug 2012 70,490 miles

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

heavy corrosion on o/s/f floor to sill , corrosion on both floors to sill & chassis

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,484 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 68,636 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,878 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 64,878 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 61,258 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 61,246 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 60,042 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,662 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 58,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 55,013 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 55,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 42,031 miles

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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R294 OVK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R294 OVK, 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 R294 OVK registered?

R294 OVK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R294 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R294 OVK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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