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R148 SFJ

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 SFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012
Fail 6 Mar 2012 61,648 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 61,610 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

gearbox/diff bearing noise at front detected

offside front brake hose perished

play in steering rack(limited vision due to covered parts)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

wear in front anti roll bar links

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,072 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside wiper slightly smeary

slight rumble from near side front wheel bearing

wear in front anti roll bar links

wear on front brake discs

Fail 7 Feb 2011 48,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside wiper slightly smeary

slight rumble from near side front wheel bearing

wear in front anti roll bar links

wear on front brake discs

Pass 5 Feb 2010 37,827 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 31,622 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 31,622 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,100 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 30,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,262 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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R148 SFJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R148 SFJ, 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 R148 SFJ registered?

R148 SFJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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