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R828 OTF

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,613 mi
Last recorded95,613 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 OTF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,613 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight imbalance to rear service brake

Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 89,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,304 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 69,761 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 69,749 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2009 62,082 miles

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

offside front and nearside front brake discs corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2009 62,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front and nearside front brake discs corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,871 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly frayed

Pass 25 Jan 2007 53,417 miles

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

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

nearside rear service brake efficiency low

Fail 25 Jan 2007 53,417 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear service brake efficiency low

Pass 3 Feb 2006 47,259 miles

Nearside front seatbelt stalk bent and outer casing split †

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

Slight play in steering rack

front brake disc's corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2006 47,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front seatbelt stalk bent and outer casing split †

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

Slight play in steering rack

front brake disc's corroded

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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R828 OTF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc 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 R828 OTF, 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 R828 OTF registered?

R828 OTF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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