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R785 OGM

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,359 mi
Last recorded60,359 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 OGM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,359 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,345 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 60,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,863 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 50,803 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,017 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 46,017 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,406 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 45,406 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust section split and blowing slightly

engine overheats

Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,758 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 43,758 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s/r service brake effort low

Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,617 miles

n/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,335 miles

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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R785 OGM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R785 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 R785 OGM registered?

R785 OGM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R785 OGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 OGM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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