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R676 OFJ

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,552 mi
Last recorded95,552 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 OFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 95,552 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

o/s front inner wing rusted and holed

o/s rear brake back plate damp with fluid

Fail 15 Jul 2010 95,532 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

o/s front inner wing rusted and holed

o/s rear brake back plate damp with fluid

Pass 8 Jun 2009 87,705 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 87,649 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)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 May 2008 78,278 miles

exhaust

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre near legal limit

offside rear light unit incorrectly fitted & damaged

slight play offside rear wheelbearing

windscreen

Fail 19 May 2008 78,272 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 68,838 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 68,838 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 57,872 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 50,356 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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R676 OFJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R676 OFJ, 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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R676 OFJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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