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R803 AOU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,326 mi
Last recorded95,326 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 AOU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 95,326 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 95,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 81,311 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 81,130 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,589 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 74,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 68,563 miles

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

n/s/f flexi brake hose perishing

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

Fail 29 Jun 2007 68,563 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

n/s/f flexi brake hose perishing

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

Pass 5 Jul 2006 61,159 miles

same advisories as initial mot test.

Fail 5 Jul 2006 61,159 miles

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

n/s & o/s front lower arm bushes perishing slightly. †small cut to n/s/f flexi brake hose. †gearbox noisey. †engine oil leak-appears head gasket. †minor noise n/s/r wheel bearing. †front brakes slightly inbalanced. †

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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R803 AOU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R803 AOU, 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 R803 AOU registered?

R803 AOU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R803 AOU safe to buy?

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