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R317 OGO

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,329 mi
Last recorded131,329 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 OGO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2017 131,329 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 27 Jan 2016 124,541 miles

Front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear wheel slightly buckled

Various brake pipes corroded

Various parts of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 119,618 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

some metal brake pipes corroding

some parts od vehicle corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2015 119,618 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

some metal brake pipes corroding

some parts od vehicle corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2014 114,903 miles

slight interaction of n/s/r side lamp and indicator

small hole in o/s cv boot

some metal brake pipes corroding

some movement in front suspention wishbone bushes

some parts of vehicle corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2013 109,834 miles

n/s/r wheel slight buckle

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubbers wearing

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2012 102,894 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake in poor condition

n/s/r wheel slight buckle

o/s & n/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubbers in poor condition

o/s/r sill beginning to corrode

slight play @ n/s/f wheel

Pass 4 Feb 2011 97,676 miles

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

anti roll bar drop links beginning to split

brake discs in poor condiotion

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2010 91,813 miles

slight marking on windscreen

slight play in steering rack

some wheel buckled

Fail 3 Feb 2010 91,813 miles

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

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

slight marking on windscreen

slight play in steering rack

some wheel buckled

Pass 18 Feb 2009 85,846 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 81,260 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

small crack in o/s wing

Pass 14 Feb 2007 76,250 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 70,626 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

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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R317 OGO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R317 OGO, 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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R317 OGO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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