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R838 AOU

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,128 mi
Last recorded73,128 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 AOU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,128 miles

advise o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

advise rust spots underneath of vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2014 73,128 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

advise rust spots underneath of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,898 miles

advise some surface rust under neath of vechicle

Fail 20 Jun 2013 65,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

advise some surface rust under neath of vechicle

Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,817 miles

advise rear exhaust slightly noisey due to baffles broken up

Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,354 miles

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

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

n/s rear hub flange broken Strongly Advise new hub as moisture and dirt can get into wheel bearing.

rear tyres perished and cracking.Strongly Advise new rear tyres.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 51,354 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear hub flange broken Strongly Advise new hub as moisture and dirt can get into wheel bearing.

rear tyres perished and cracking.Strongly Advise new rear tyres.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,244 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 46,243 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 39,890 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 35,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,461 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,063 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 29,924 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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R838 AOU is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R838 AOU, 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 R838 AOU registered?

R838 AOU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R838 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R838 AOU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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