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R783 ORN

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,892 mi
Last recorded34,892 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 ORN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 34,892 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 34,892 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2015 34,875 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 34,869 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 33,887 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 32,791 miles

hand brake travel high

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,654 miles

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

Rear tyres beginning to crack with fatigue

Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,500 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,665 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,511 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,296 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre is cracking on side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,000 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,651 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 18,651 miles

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

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

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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R783 ORN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R783 ORN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R783 ORN?

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What year was R783 ORN registered?

R783 ORN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R783 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R783 ORN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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