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R485 AOP

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,989 mi
Last recorded173,989 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 AOP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 173,989 miles

FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE RUSTING AT BASE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

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

O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO INDERSIDE

Fail 16 Sep 2011 173,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2010 173,836 miles

Slight bind in o/s/r wheel

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2008 173,821 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front brake disc are corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2007 166,629 miles

front brake discs worn

some wear in steering rack

Fail 21 Jun 2007 166,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

some wear in steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2006 144,114 miles

slight play in steering rack

front no plate damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2006 143,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

front 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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R485 AOP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green 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 R485 AOP, 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 R485 AOP registered?

R485 AOP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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