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R462 OYS

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,739 mi
Last recorded99,739 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 OYS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 99,739 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 99,739 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine noise -suspect water pump

exhaust centre sections badly corroded & joins

front brake discs worn corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded & covered/ osr & nsf brake pipes corroded

nsf tyre close to limit 1557013T

nsr brake performance low

osf cv boot badly perished/ ns inner boot split

play steering rack end

radiator edge badly corroded

rear wiper torn

Pass 13 Feb 2008 92,486 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 92,356 miles

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

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

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

both cv boots perished

both front brake pipes corroded & both front to rear corroded & covered

brake discs worn & corroded

osf tyre close to legal limit, nsf tyre 3mm 155 70 13 t

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

radiator edges corroded

rear & osf wipers torn

rear exhaust knock

slight oil leak

sump pan corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2007 85,721 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Feb 2007

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 76,314 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 76,314 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 76,314 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R462 OYS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R462 OYS, 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 R462 OYS registered?

R462 OYS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R462 OYS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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