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R815 OOK

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,999 mi
Last recorded72,999 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 OOK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,999 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,548 miles

both front shock absorbers weeping slightly

both outer sills and both front chassis outriggers suffering from corrosion

o/s/f flexible brake hose perishing slightly

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

Fail 25 Oct 2011 66,548 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shock absorbers weeping slightly

both outer sills and both front chassis outriggers suffering from corrosion

o/s/f flexible brake hose perishing slightly

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,757 miles

corrosion present on both sills

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

slight leak from o/s/f shock

Fail 22 Oct 2010 64,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion present on both sills

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

slight leak from o/s/f shock

Fail 17 Oct 2009 62,447 miles

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

front drop link bushes split

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

Pass 17 Oct 2009 62,447 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

front drop link bushes split

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 55,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 44,233 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 44,164 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,178 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 38,071 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R815 OOK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R815 OOK, 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 R815 OOK registered?

R815 OOK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R815 OOK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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