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R81 RSO

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,652 mi
Last recorded86,652 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 RSO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 86,652 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 86,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 85,495 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 85,494 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 83,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 78,889 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 78,898 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 74,424 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 74,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2007 70,890 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 70,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 68,551 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 68,436 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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R81 RSO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R81 RSO, 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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R81 RSO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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