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R454 OVK

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,945 mi
Last recorded81,945 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 OVK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2014 81,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Exhaust hanging low

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

Nearside and offside rear sills showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle has been lowered

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,991 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight driveshaft knocking noise from Offside front noticed driving into workshop

Fail 12 Aug 2013 74,988 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,967 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,007 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 56,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,318 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 35,729 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,331 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 34,327 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,490 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking

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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R454 OVK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc 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 R454 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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What year was R454 OVK registered?

R454 OVK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R454 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 OVK 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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