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R417 OVK

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,889 mi
Last recorded64,889 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 OVK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 64,889 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

non standard exhaust fitted

non standard steering wheel fitted

non standard wheels and tyres fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2019 64,881 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Air bag system removed due to disabled driver

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 57,151 miles

Corrosiion NSR outer sill

Emmisions too clean to register on smoke meter

Front brake pads low

Rear footbrake effort low

Fail 8 Jan 2018 57,151 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosiion NSR outer sill

Rear footbrake effort low

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 57,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,409 miles

Advise exhaust corroded.

Advise nearside front inner driveshaft boot seeping oil.

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 52,401 miles

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

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

Advise all advised corrosion is on limit of being an MOT fail.

Advise exhaust corroded.

Advise front chassis,front floor,rear chassis,sump & front inner wings all corroded,not yet holed. If excessive force was applied it would most likely hole.The general condition of the underside of this vehicle is poor.

Advise nearside front inner driveshaft boot seeping oil.

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,179 miles

Advise front brake discs & pads in very poor condition,replace ASAP.

Advise light damage to offside mirror glass.

Advise sump corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 49,179 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Advise front brake discs & pads in very poor condition,replace ASAP.

Advise sump corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,362 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs pitted

offside mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear

Fail 28 Mar 2011 46,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs pitted

offside mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear

Pass 14 Jan 2010 43,330 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 43,330 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,515 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 34,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 27,148 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 18,285 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 18,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f brake hose slightly perished

Pass 13 Jan 2006 14,325 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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R417 OVK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R417 OVK, 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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R417 OVK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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