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R133 FGY

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,575 mi
Last recorded109,575 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 FGY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 109,575 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 101,938 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 96,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 96,713 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 92,231 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 92,174 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 87,428 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 76,996 miles

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

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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R133 FGY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R133 FGY, 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 R133 FGY registered?

R133 FGY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R133 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 FGY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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