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R493 OVK

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,315 mi
Last recorded55,315 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 OVK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,315 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 3 Sep 2015 55,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,576 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

OSF and OSR tyre perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 47,561 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

OSF and OSR tyre perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust cable tied

Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,123 miles

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,239 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 36,477 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,477 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,008 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,163 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,521 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 31,518 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,527 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 29,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,490 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 25,979 miles

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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R493 OVK is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R493 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 R493 OVK registered?

R493 OVK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R493 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R493 OVK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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