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R298 OPR

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,799 mi
Last recorded80,799 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 OPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,799 miles

Both front tyres perished

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 Mar 2014 80,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres perished

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,162 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 79,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,797 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 75,587 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 75,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,217 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 69,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,612 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 65,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 60,319 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 60,319 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 54,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 54,709 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 49,276 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 49,198 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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R298 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R298 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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What year was R298 OPR registered?

R298 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R298 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 OPR shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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