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R745 OOB

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 OOB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017

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

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 25 Jun 2016

chips on windscreen

corrosion evident areas of suspension

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

wear/corrosion evident bothside front brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips/scratches on windscreen

deterioration evident all tyre walls

mileage not displayed

Fail 1 Jun 2015

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

unable to read mileometer

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres heavily perished

shoulder wear both front tyres

Pass 14 May 2014

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

Pass 17 May 2013

DIGITAL ODO DISPLAY NOT VISIBLE

Pass 22 May 2012

ODOMETER NOT DISPLAYING

Pass 24 May 2011

ODO READING NOT VISIBLE A.T.O.T.

Pass 19 May 2010 32,149 miles
Fail 14 May 2009

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008
Pass 22 May 2007 75,143 miles
Pass 23 May 2006

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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R745 OOB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R745 OOB, 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 R745 OOB registered?

R745 OOB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R745 OOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R745 OOB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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