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R548 OEC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,475 mi
Last recorded61,475 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 OEC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 61,475 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 61,475 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,473 miles

Front subframe rusted/starting to corrode

O/s floorpan starting to corrode

O/s/f brake caliper slider worn/slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,676 miles

N/s & o/s floorpans starting to corrode in places

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

O/s/r wheelarch starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jun 2013 52,676 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

N/s & o/s floorpans starting to corrode in places

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

O/s/r wheelarch starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,756 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,078 miles

Front & rear number plates poor

Front subframe starting to corrode in places

N/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Rear exhaust mounting rubber poor

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,408 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,199 miles

Front & rear reg plates poor

O/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,377 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,164 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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R548 OEC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R548 OEC, 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 R548 OEC registered?

R548 OEC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R548 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R548 OEC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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