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R780 ONK

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,201 mi
Last recorded70,201 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 ONK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 70,201 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,971 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 68,971 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,017 miles

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

rear lap belt and seats wet

Fail 18 Jan 2008 64,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear lap belt and seats wet

Pass 16 Jan 2007 61,340 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 61,340 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 56,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking oil.

offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limits,(2mm),central 3/4 band.

rear silencer exhaust rubbers worn/splitting.

rear wiper blade split.

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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R780 ONK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R780 ONK, 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 R780 ONK registered?

R780 ONK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R780 ONK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 ONK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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