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R866 OBL

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,323 mi
Last recorded60,323 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 OBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,323 miles

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 5 Mar 2010 60,323 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 28 Feb 2009 57,532 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 57,532 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,565 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 54,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 51,397 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 51,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,164 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R866 OBL is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R866 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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R866 OBL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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