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R748 OBL

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,802 mi
Last recorded93,802 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 OBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 93,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both outer sill panels corroded

front floor outriggers corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 93,802 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both outer sill panels corroded

front floor outriggers corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 93,460 miles

inner + outer sill panels corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 93,460 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

inner + outer sill panels corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

vehicle undercarriage slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 92,488 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has aged cracks

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

under carridge surface coprroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 92,487 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mountains perished (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has aged cracks

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

under carridge surface coprroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 91,934 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

vehicle under carriage slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,356 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre has age cracks

vehicle under carriage slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,523 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre age cracks

vehicle under carriage slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 89,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle under carriage slightly corroded various areas

Fail 13 Jul 2012 89,473 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle under carriage slightly corroded various areas

Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,051 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 88,051 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 86,482 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/side outer sill panel slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2009 85,211 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 85,211 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,862 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 83,462 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 82,120 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 82,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 81,101 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 80,083 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R748 OBL is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R748 OBL, 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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R748 OBL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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