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R390 OEC

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,221 mi
Last recorded65,221 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 OEC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,221 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 65,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 55,073 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 44,209 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 44,209 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,458 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 325,770 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 30,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008 30,531 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 27,814 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 26,142 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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R390 OEC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R390 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.

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What year was R390 OEC registered?

R390 OEC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R390 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R390 OEC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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