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R167 FUD

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,164 mi
Last recorded73,164 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 FUD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2013 73,164 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 61,468 miles

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

Oil leak

all underneath sills floor etc slightly corroded

spare tyre flat

Fail 8 Dec 2011 61,468 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

all underneath sills floor etc slightly corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,219 miles

Vehicle struggled to go through cat test. cat rattles when knocked, new cat required.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 52,219 miles

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

Vehicle struggled to go through cat test. cat rattles when knocked, new cat required.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 43,881 miles

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

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

nearside inner sill slightly corroded

tyre size 155/70r13

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,065 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,601 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 17 Sep 2007 34,601 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,450 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall perised

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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R167 FUD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R167 FUD, 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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R167 FUD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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