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AM02 VFX

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,684 mi
Last recorded38,684 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 VFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 38,684 miles

advise front pads and brake discs

advise exhaust flexis/cat

Fail 26 May 2017 38,651 miles

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

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

advise exhaust flexis/cat

advise front pads and brake discs

Pass 19 May 2016 36,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2016 36,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers poor.

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 34,298 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 34,298 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside headlight beam pattern visable but dim

offside headlight beam pattern visable but dim

Pass 27 May 2014 32,262 miles

slight corrosion on front subframe

Pass 16 May 2013 30,097 miles

front sub frame corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 30,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front sub frame corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 28,693 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 26,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front abs rings fractured

Pass 21 May 2010 25,830 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 25,068 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 25,068 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,225 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,275 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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AM02 VFX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AM02 VFX, 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 AM02 VFX registered?

AM02 VFX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is AM02 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM02 VFX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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