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R438 OFT

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,548 mi
Last recorded84,548 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 OFT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2007 84,548 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

all under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode. †all steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front and rear subframes starting to corrode. †o/sn/s front inner wheel arches starting to corrode.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 84,548 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Oil leak

all under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode. †all steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front and rear subframes starting to corrode. †o/sn/s front inner wheel arches starting to corrode.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 67,626 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

no spare wheeel

oil leak

slight play in front o/s rack arm all floor panles chassie rails sterring and suspension mountings in poor condition surface rust

slight travel in hand brake lever

Fail 3 Apr 2006 67,626 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

no spare wheeel

oil leak

slight play in front o/s rack arm all floor panles chassie rails sterring and suspension mountings in poor condition surface rust

slight travel in hand brake lever

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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R438 OFT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R438 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 R438 OFT registered?

R438 OFT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R438 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 OFT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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