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R302 OUS

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

119,770 mi
Last recorded119,770 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 OUS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 119,770 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 119,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both sills and inner sills and both outer floor edges corroding.

rear chassis corroding both sides

Pass 4 Nov 2013 113,099 miles

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter covered in oil

n/s/f shock absorber leaking but not excessive at time of test

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r handbrake cable insecure under vehicle

o/s/f inner wing under bonnet has corrosion

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

various underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2013 113,099 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter covered in oil

n/s/f shock absorber leaking but not excessive at time of test

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r handbrake cable insecure under vehicle

o/s/f inner wing under bonnet has corrosion

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

various underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2012 104,332 miles

underbody rusted in most areas

Fail 5 Nov 2012 104,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

underbody rusted in most areas

Pass 3 Nov 2011 95,669 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERRISHED

NO SPARE WHEEL FITTED

OFFSIDE FRONT BEARING HAS SOME PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE NEAR LIMIT

SOME NOISE FROM NEARSIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT

Fail 3 Nov 2011 95,669 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

FRONT PADS LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERRISHED

NO SPARE WHEEL FITTED

OFFSIDE FRONT BEARING HAS SOME PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE NEAR LIMIT

SOME NOISE FROM NEARSIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT

Pass 9 Nov 2010 85,192 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front disc's worn

front pads low

front wheel bearings have slight play

outer sills corroded and thin in places

Fail 8 Nov 2010 85,192 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front disc's worn

front pads low

front wheel bearings have slight play

outer sills corroded and thin in places

Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,181 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 80,121 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 75,661 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 75,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 71,749 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 71,749 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 66,136 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 66,114 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front shocker damp

Pass 16 Sep 2005 59,733 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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R302 OUS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R302 OUS, 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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R302 OUS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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