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R805 XOV

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,276 mi
Last recorded79,276 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 XOV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,276 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,871 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,408 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 77,854 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,122 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,596 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 75,594 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osr brake tight

Pass 12 Jan 2010 74,979 miles

n/s/r no. plate light slighty insecure

n/s/r tyre tread slighty distorted

Fail 12 Jan 2010 74,979 miles

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

n/s/r no. plate light slighty insecure

n/s/r tyre tread slighty distorted

Pass 13 Jan 2009 74,061 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 74,061 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 72,896 miles

accident damage to rear

Fail 15 Jan 2008 72,878 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

accident damage to rear

Pass 19 Mar 2007 68,825 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 64,919 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 64,919 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 XOV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R805 XOV registered?

R805 XOV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R805 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 XOV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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