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R324 ORG

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,450 mi
Last recorded132,450 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 ORG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 132,450 miles

air bag warning light indicates a fault

battery insecure

play in steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2012 132,499 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning light indicates a fault

battery insecure

play in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2011 126,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Mar 2011 126,715 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2010 124,016 miles

Battery insecure

corrosion to nearside outer cill

slight play in offside steering rack

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Mar 2009 121,861 miles

corrosion to nearside rear outer cill

corrosion to offside inner cill

corrosion to offside inner wing

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2008 119,430 miles

corrosion to offside inner wing

corrosion to underside of vehicle

play in steering rack

Fail 20 Feb 2008 119,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to offside inner wing

corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside rear light lense cracked

play in steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2007 117,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 117,766 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 112,929 miles

front brake discs unevenly worn

n/s/f coil spring broken at end of spring

rear wiper split

slight corrosion along bottom of doors and front chassie

slight leaks at exhaust joints

slight play in o/s steering control arm

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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R324 ORG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R324 ORG, 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 R324 ORG registered?

R324 ORG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R324 ORG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R324 ORG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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