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R678 ORU

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,302 mi
Last recorded53,302 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 ORU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 53,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,048 miles

Minor exhaust blow

Offside front & offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,758 miles

Minor exhaust blow

Nearside front steering rack gaitor perished

Offside front & offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,290 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 52,290 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 51,804 miles

Both o/s tyres wearing low.

Centre rear seat belt catch stiff in operation.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,804 miles

Both o/s tyres wearing low.

Centre rear seat belt catch stiff in operation.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,148 miles

Bonnet stay securing clip broken.

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded & slight leak from rear exhaust box.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,148 miles

Bonnet stay securing clip broken.

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded & slight leak from rear exhaust box.

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,218 miles

Bonnet stay clip missing.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/s rack boot perished.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wiper split.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 50,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet stay clip missing.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/s rack boot perished.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wiper split.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,331 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2008 48,331 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2007 46,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

items repositioned to comply with mot regulations

Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,608 miles

items repositioned to comply with mot regulations

Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,924 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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R678 ORU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R678 ORU, 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 R678 ORU registered?

R678 ORU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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