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R126 FOO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

74,137 mi
Last recorded74,137 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 FOO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 74,137 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 74,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f cv gaitor slightly leaking grease

Fail 20 Jul 2010 73,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f cv gaitor slightly leaking grease

Pass 27 Apr 2009 69,113 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,101 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 66,101 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 62,285 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 62,284 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,407 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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R126 FOO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue 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 R126 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 R126 FOO registered?

R126 FOO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R126 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 FOO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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