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R340 OEC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,971 mi
Last recorded87,971 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 OEC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 87,971 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 86,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,426 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 73,151 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,855 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,130 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 62,588 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 57,432 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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R340 OEC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R340 OEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R340 OEC registered?

R340 OEC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R340 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R340 OEC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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