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R353 ORM

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,648 mi
Last recorded78,648 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 ORM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 78,648 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,466 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 77,463 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,220 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 64,940 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,355 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,018 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2005 34,906 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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R353 ORM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R353 ORM, 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 R353 ORM registered?

R353 ORM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R353 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 ORM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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