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R620 MOU

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,411 mi
Last recorded148,411 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 MOU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 148,411 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to check front pads tidy

Fail 2 Feb 2012 148,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to check front pads tidy

Pass 24 Oct 2010 137,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

advise o\s\f linkrod ruber split

advise power steering pipes coroded

advise rear exaust rubber deterioated

slight side 2 side movment in handbrake leaver

Fail 16 Oct 2010 137,356 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

advise o\s\f linkrod ruber split

advise power steering pipes coroded

advise rear exaust rubber deterioated

slight side 2 side movment in handbrake leaver

Pass 15 Oct 2009

slight side play in hand brake lever exhaust repaired with filler

Pass 15 Oct 2008 126,542 miles

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2007 116,585 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 93,366 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

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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R620 MOU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R620 MOU, 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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R620 MOU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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