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R863 OBL

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,843 mi
Last recorded46,843 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 OBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,843 miles

n/s/f tyre badly perished on outer wall

Fail 25 Nov 2010 46,843 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre badly perished on outer wall

Pass 13 Nov 2008 73,965 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Nov 2008 73,965 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Nov 2007 69,148 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 69,107 miles

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

exhaust centre section has sealer over a hole,not leaking at test

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2005 66,694 miles

front shocker tops slight play

front wipers will not turn off

grease on brakes on nsf from cv joint

slight play in steering rack

small crack in rear number plate

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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R863 OBL is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R863 OBL, 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 R863 OBL registered?

R863 OBL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R863 OBL safe to buy?

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