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R45 OFT

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,103 mi
Last recorded99,103 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 OFT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 99,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mountings missing/detached

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside rear wheel arch is corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside rear wheel feels slightly rough when rotated

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 99,103 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mountings missing/detached

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside rear wheel arch is corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside rear wheel feels slightly rough when rotated

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 90,738 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to front chassis and cross member

front subframe damaged

handbrake travel

lights on upper and lower limits

rear brakes slight rough when rotated

rear brakes slightly uneven on application and release

slight plat in front strut top mounts

small hole in front exhaust

Pass 26 Sep 2008 81,860 miles

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

play in front strut top mounts

Fail 18 Sep 2008 81,852 miles

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

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

play in front strut top mounts

Pass 5 Jun 2007 78,816 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 78,816 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play o.s.f. lower swivel, centre exhaust corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 76,172 miles

exh. rusty, slight play lower swivels.

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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R45 OFT is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R45 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 R45 OFT registered?

R45 OFT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R45 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 OFT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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