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R622 OTY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,648 mi
Last recorded61,648 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 OTY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,648 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight wheel bearing noise nearside front

Fail 15 Jun 2009 61,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight wheel bearing noise nearside front

Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,060 miles

centre exhaust rubbers broken

nearside front tyre getting low

rear brake furrules rusty

slight play nearside front steering joint

underneath brake pipes very rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2008 55,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

centre exhaust rubbers broken

nearside front tyre getting low

rear brake furrules rusty

slight play nearside front steering joint

underneath brake pipes very rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2007 44,222 miles

please see the advisory form issued on the previous MOT failure 272406877144

Fail 25 Jun 2007 44,222 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

advance movement in both front track rod ends

o/s/r wheel binding

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water

Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,610 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion exhaust system

some corrosion front subframe

Fail 8 Jun 2006 43,610 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some corrosion exhaust system

some corrosion front subframe

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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R622 OTY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R622 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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R622 OTY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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