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R802 XOV

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,596 mi
Last recorded70,596 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 XOV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2013 70,596 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 70,596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,126 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 69,126 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,822 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 67,821 miles

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

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

rear brake readings poor

Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,384 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 63,042 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 63,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 61,225 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 61,225 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 56,324 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 56,324 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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R802 XOV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R802 XOV, 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 R802 XOV registered?

R802 XOV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R802 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 XOV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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