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R139 FRT

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,729 mi
Last recorded128,729 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 FRT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2016 128,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sil (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal sensor in pipe (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

headlights dull

Pass 12 Oct 2015 126,905 miles

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT INTERACTION ON REAR LIGHTS

Fail 29 Sep 2015 126,881 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT INTERACTION ON REAR LIGHTS

Pass 10 Oct 2014 122,716 miles

Engine cooling fan not working

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 122,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine cooling fan not working

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 121,228 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sills corroding.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 121,228 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both sills corroding.

Pass 15 Nov 2012
Fail 15 Nov 2012

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 117,245 miles

child seat fitted

headlights starting to discolour

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2010 114,873 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 113,192 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 111,325 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 111,284 miles

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

major engine oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 97,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to screen

Fail 28 Nov 2007 97,236 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 81,221 miles

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

slight oil leak at gearbox

small chip to offside windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2005 70,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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R139 FRT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R139 FRT, 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 R139 FRT registered?

R139 FRT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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