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R133 FOO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,030 mi
Last recorded98,030 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 FOO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 98,030 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 98,029 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 94,262 miles

corrosion on drivers door

slight play in offside inner trackrod end

Fail 29 Oct 2014 94,247 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion on drivers door

slight play in offside inner trackrod end

Pass 12 Nov 2013 90,829 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,348 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 76,214 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,462 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

n/s and o/s wiper blades showing deteriation

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 FOO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc 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 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 R133 FOO registered?

R133 FOO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R133 FOO safe to buy?

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