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R707 OFJ

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,508 mi
Last recorded105,508 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 OFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 105,508 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 105,503 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 101,112 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 101,112 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 94,346 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 94,341 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 89,891 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 86,476 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 86,461 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 82,360 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 75,704 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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R707 OFJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R707 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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What year was R707 OFJ registered?

R707 OFJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R707 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R707 OFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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