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R451 OFT

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,930 mi
Last recorded70,930 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 OFT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2014 70,930 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre wearing low and perished

Offside rear tyre wearing low & perished

Rear number plate damaged

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 69,981 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,843 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,418 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 94,921 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR BULB FADED

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED

Fail 22 Jul 2009 94,921 miles

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

BATTERY INSECURE

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR BULB FADED

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED

Pass 23 Jul 2008 91,741 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT CLASP COVER INSECURE

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Fail 23 Jul 2008 91,741 miles

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

BATTERY INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT CLASP COVER INSECURE

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 20 Mar 2007 89,076 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 89,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 86,176 miles

offside rear outer body trim found on floor.

rear number plate damaged.

slight play ikn steering rack.

Fail 17 Mar 2006 86,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear outer body trim found on floor.

rear number plate damaged.

slight play in steering rack.

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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R451 OFT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R451 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 R451 OFT registered?

R451 OFT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R451 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 OFT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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