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R494 OHR

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,356 mi
Last recorded94,356 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 OHR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2015 94,356 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

NOTE; 2 x front tyres 165/65/13..2 x rear tyres 165/70/13....do not mix on same axle....

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

offside front tyre slight cut inner tread....

Pass 8 May 2014 91,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 91,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,198 miles

O/S/R door unable to open inside or out

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 89,160 miles

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

O/S/R door unable to open inside or out

OIL light coming on on idle

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,847 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,839 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 79,582 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,772 miles

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

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

o/side rear wheel bearing?

Pass 30 Apr 2008 73,390 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 66,759 miles

nearside and offside rear beam bushes deteriorated slight movement.

Fail 2 May 2007 66,759 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

nearside and offside rear beam bushes deteriorated slight movement.

Pass 3 May 2006 55,537 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 55,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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R494 OHR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R494 OHR, 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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R494 OHR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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