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R34 OFT

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,333 mi
Last recorded39,333 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 OFT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,333 miles

Both front inner wings corroding

Both rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Complete under side of vehicle in poor condition with corrosion

Exhaust corroding

Front chassis legs corroding

Front subframe corroding

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Outer sills starting to corrode

Rear axle beam and torsion bars corroded

Rear chassis rails corroding

Rear inner sills corroding

Sump corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 39,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front inner wings corroding

Both rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Complete under side of vehicle in poor condition with corrosion

Exhaust corroding

Front chassis legs corroding

Front subframe corroding

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Outer sills starting to corrode

Rear axle beam and torsion bars corroded

Rear chassis rails corroding

Rear inner sills corroding

Sump corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,178 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front chassis rails,rear inner sills,nearside outer sill,lower lips of sill panels, rear chassis rails and rear cross section of chassis corroding

Front exhaust pipe and catalyst corroding

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Rear axle beam and rear torsion bar corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2012 37,177 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front chassis rails,rear inner sills,nearside outer sill,lower lips of sill panels, rear chassis rails and rear cross section of chassis corroding

Front exhaust pipe and catalyst corroding

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside headlamp glass missing but still producing correct beam pattern

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Rear axle beam and rear torsion bar corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,406 miles

Both centre chassis rails corroding

Both driveshafts corroding

Both rear chassis rails and rear cross section of chassis corroding

Both rear inner wings corroding

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front subframe and rear axle beam corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear inner sill corroding

Offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner quarter edge of tread

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

both front chassis rails and front inner wings corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2011 35,406 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both centre chassis rails corroding

Both driveshafts corroding

Both rear chassis rails and rear cross section of chassis corroding

Both rear inner wings corroding

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front subframe and rear axle beam corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear inner sill corroding

Offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner quarter edge of tread

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

both front chassis rails and front inner wings corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,515 miles

Alternator belt splitting

Front subframe corroding

Rear gearbox stabilizer bar rubber bush deteriorated

Spare tyre defective

Surface corrosion to both front chassis sections, rear chassis rails rear cross section

Fail 28 Jan 2010 33,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Alternator belt splitting

Front subframe corroding

Rear gearbox stabilizer bar rubber bush deteriorated

Surface corrosion to both front chassis sections, rear chassis rails rear cross section

Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,177 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,448 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,272 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 24,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R34 OFT is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R34 OFT, 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 R34 OFT registered?

R34 OFT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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