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R823 OOK

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

41,139 mi
Last recorded41,139 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 OOK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 41,139 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 40,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch/1/4 panel corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole emitting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper macpherson mounting slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 40,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 39,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 39,710 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 39,359 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 38,909 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 38,482 miles

Offside Front Upper slight play in suspension top mount

Fail 8 Jul 2020 38,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper slight play in suspension top mount

Pass 29 May 2019 37,623 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 36,373 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 35,300 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 34,163 miles

damage on windscreen but not obstructing drivers view.

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s/f strut top slightly worn.

Pass 27 May 2015 33,146 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front windscreen has damage but not in drivers view

n/s/f tyre side wall starting crack

n/s/r tyre side wall heavily cracking

o/s/r tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 27 May 2014 31,973 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 31,008 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 29,940 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 29,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 May 2011 28,477 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 28,477 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 27,222 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 25,520 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 23,922 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust in poor condition

windcreen marked o/s/f seat worn both rear tyres old and perishing n/s/f n/s/r tyres nailed front frame corroding n/s/f wheel trim loose n/s/f flexi hose plastic ring insecure

Pass 17 May 2007 22,281 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 20,252 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 20,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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R823 OOK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R823 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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R823 OOK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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