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R815 OPR

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,853 mi
Last recorded84,853 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 84,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 84,853 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 75,479 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 66,841 miles

o/s/f tie rod worn, rear axle bushes worn, n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,174 miles

both rear axel suport bushes split

both rear brakes starting to bind

o/s/f hub cap insucure

Fail 8 Jun 2009 66,174 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear axel suport bushes split

both rear brakes starting to bind

o/s/f hub cap insucure

Pass 25 Jun 2008 65,023 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn & corroded

front inner door handles cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2008 65,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs worn & distorted

both front inner door handles cracked but working at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,475 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,007 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 48,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s front wiper blade split at end.

rear silencer support mount cracked.

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 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R815 OPR, 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 OPR registered?

R815 OPR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R815 OPR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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