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R828 OTN

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,774 mi
Last recorded58,774 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,774 miles

Coolant leak RADIATOR ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 58,774 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak RADIATOR ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,593 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTRIGGER (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT WEAR

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS/INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTRIGGER (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Fail 10 Apr 2018 58,593 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTRIGGER (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT WEAR

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS/INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTRIGGER (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,524 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 57,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,624 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,554 miles

general corrosion underside

Fail 13 Feb 2014 53,554 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general corrosion underside

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 11 Mar 2013 51,455 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,455 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,834 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 48,833 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,671 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 45,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,799 miles

exhaust corroding

rust patches

Fail 3 Mar 2010 43,797 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust corroding

rust patches

Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,851 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,807 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 39,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,551 miles

n/s front seat base loose †rear tyres getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2006 34,689 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 34,688 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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 OTN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

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

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The MOT history for R828 OTN shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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