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R79 OFT

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,031 mi
Last recorded134,031 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 OFT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 134,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2009 134,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 71,586 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 71,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 64,828 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 61,498 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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R79 OFT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R79 OFT, 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 R79 OFT registered?

R79 OFT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R79 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R79 OFT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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