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R326 VOF

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,904 mi
Last recorded69,904 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 VOF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,904 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside mirror broken

Fail 5 Mar 2012 69,904 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

nearside mirror broken

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,406 miles

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

exhaust rusty but sound

front registration plate slightly cracked

nearside front door mirror taped up

Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,240 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 33,405 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 30,757 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 30,757 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,820 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 23,820 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,389 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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R326 VOF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R326 VOF, 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 R326 VOF registered?

R326 VOF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R326 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 VOF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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