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R619 OTY

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,692 mi
Last recorded80,692 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 OTY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 80,692 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills are starting to corrode

both rear wheel archs are corroding

Fail 3 Apr 2012 80,691 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills are starting to corrode

both rear wheel archs are corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,107 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f, tyre is starting to perish

vehicle is starting to corrode

Fail 7 Apr 2011 71,106 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r, tyre is starting to perish

vehicle is starting to corrode

Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,349 miles

n/s/r tyre is starting to perish

Fail 6 Apr 2010 61,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre is starting to perish

Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,880 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,397 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,997 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 29,997 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,607 miles

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

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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R619 OTY is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R619 OTY, 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 R619 OTY registered?

R619 OTY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R619 OTY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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