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R805 OBL

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,568 mi
Last recorded70,568 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 OBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 70,568 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly worn

general corrosion throughout lower parts of vehicle

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 9 May 2014 70,563 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly worn

general corrosion throughout lower parts of vehicle

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,838 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 59,939 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 59,661 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 59,661 miles

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

Advanced corrosion on O/S/F main chassis rail by subframe mounting point

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

N/S steering rack is oily

NOTE N/S driveshaft inner gaiter leaking oil

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,469 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,965 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 56,965 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,302 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Apr 2008 54,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 47,183 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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R805 OBL is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red 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 R805 OBL, 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 R805 OBL registered?

R805 OBL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R805 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 OBL 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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