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R734 OGM

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,353 mi
Last recorded86,353 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 OGM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,353 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 86,353 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 84,145 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear of outer sill slightley corroded

small amount of play in nearside front of steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2009 84,145 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 84,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

near side rear of outer sill slightley corroded

small amount of play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2008 80,962 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 80,962 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 77,134 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,502 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 73,502 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

off side rear tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2005 70,648 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 70,647 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking and 2 m m

nail in o/s/r 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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R734 OGM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R734 OGM, 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 R734 OGM registered?

R734 OGM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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