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R479 ORS

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,460 mi
Last recorded86,460 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 ORS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,460 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 86,460 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 80,165 miles

check front brake for wear

floor to sills starting to corrod

Fail 5 Aug 2009 79,926 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

check front brake for wear

floor to sills starting to corrod

Pass 4 Sep 2008 73,823 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front tyres close to legal limit

front reg plate damaged

general corrosion around vehicle

noise from n/s/f wheel when spun

rear reg plate deteriating

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childs seat being fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2008 73,823 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front tyres close to legal limit

front reg plate damaged

general corrosion around vehicle

noise from n/s/f wheel when spun

rear reg plate deteriating

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childs seat being fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2007 67,693 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 67,693 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 64,022 miles

nearside cv gaiter poorly secured

Fail 4 Apr 2006 64,022 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R479 ORS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R479 ORS, 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 R479 ORS registered?

R479 ORS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R479 ORS safe to buy?

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