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R115 FOO

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,410 mi
Last recorded107,410 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 FOO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2012 107,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 101,216 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 94,362 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 87,089 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 79,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 71,799 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 63,569 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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R115 FOO is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R115 FOO, 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 R115 FOO registered?

R115 FOO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R115 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 FOO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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