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R297 VOF

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,863 mi
Last recorded56,863 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 VOF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,863 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 56,863 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,977 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine over heated at end of test boiled up cooling fan not cutting in

near side front disc corroded inner side

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Aug 2011 54,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine over heated at end of test boiled up cooling fan not cutting in

near side front disc corroded inner side

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads & discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,465 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 52,465 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 50,966 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 48,171 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 48,171 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr tyre close to limet

Pass 28 Oct 2005 42,220 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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R297 VOF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R297 VOF, 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 R297 VOF registered?

R297 VOF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R297 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R297 VOF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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