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R141 FTY

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,285 mi
Last recorded23,285 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 FTY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 23,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 23,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 23,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp flooded (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under turret (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 22,296 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 22,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to turret (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to turret (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 20,560 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 20,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 19,036 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 16,619 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 14,742 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 12,751 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 11,218 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2010 10,280 miles

Both sides front anti-roll bar link bushes worn

Both sides rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 14 Feb 2009 9,326 miles

Both sides front brake pads starting to get low

Both sides rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2008 7,988 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 7,285 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 6,473 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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R141 FTY is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R141 FTY, 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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R141 FTY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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