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R391 RMO

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,580 mi
Last recorded81,580 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 RMO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2009 81,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Advise OS sill corroding

Advise: exhaust rear silencer mount wearing

Advise: plastic headlamp lenses crazing

Advise: windscreen slightly scratched

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 72,108 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread.

Offside and nearside front anti roll bar link rubbers perished.

Offside front shock absorber body corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2008 72,108 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread.

Offside and nearside front anti roll bar link rubbers perished.

Offside front shock absorber body corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 62,546 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 55,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Sideways movement in hand brake lever mount

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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R391 RMO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R391 RMO, 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 R391 RMO registered?

R391 RMO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 July 1998.

Is R391 RMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R391 RMO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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