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R305 UOD

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

137,769 mi
Last recorded137,769 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 UOD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 137,769 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ns headlight poor condition

osf outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 137,768 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ns headlight poor condition

osf outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 135,375 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2012 135,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2011 124,049 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2011 124,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2010 110,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 110,115 miles

Nearside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 104,959 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 104,914 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 95,316 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 95,316 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 84,781 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 77,072 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 77,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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R305 UOD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R305 UOD, 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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R305 UOD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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