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R843 ONK

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,771 mi
Last recorded83,771 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 ONK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f inner wing cover insecure

o/s washer weak

o/s wiper split & smearing

o/s/f window inop

park brake lever loose

slight corrosion bonnet catch

tailgate doesnt open

Fail 26 Sep 2013 83,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f inner wing cover insecure

o/s washer weak

o/s wiper split & smearing

o/s/f window inop

park brake lever loose

slight corrosion bonnet catch

tailgate doesnt open

Pass 6 Oct 2012 80,580 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front a/roll bar bushes perishing

both front headlights have poor beam aim

noise from exhaust

o/s/f window tapped up

tail gate does not open

Fail 25 Sep 2012 80,517 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front a/roll bar bushes perishing

both headlight lenses worn

n/s beam pattern dim

n/s headlight loose

noise from exhaust

o/s/f window tapped up

tail gate does not open

Pass 28 Sep 2011 77,853 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wipers squeak, knock and are split

right hand washer one jet blocked

Fail 27 Sep 2011 77,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wipers squeak, knock and are split

right hand washer one jet blocked

Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,549 miles

car over heated during test

Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,116 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,130 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,090 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R843 ONK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R843 ONK, 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 R843 ONK registered?

R843 ONK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R843 ONK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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