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R172 SFR

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,232 mi
Last recorded57,232 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 SFR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2013 57,232 miles

OS pads very worn, discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces

OS wiper blade starting to split

OSR wheelarch corroding

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,232 miles

OS pads very worn, discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces

OS wiper blade starting to split

OSR wheelarch corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2012 52,255 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 52,255 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 48,267 miles

Front anti roll bar links deteriorated

OSF lower swivel joint gaiter leaking grease - this may fail MOT after 1st January 2012 (new regulations)

Rear no.plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2011 48,267 miles

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

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

Front anti roll bar links deteriorated

OSF lower swivel joint gaiter leaking grease - this may fail MOT after 1st January 2012 (new regulations)

Rear no.plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,396 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 44,396 miles

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

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

Front wipers in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2009 40,937 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 40,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,015 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 38,015 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 35,087 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,848 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 28,365 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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R172 SFR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R172 SFR, 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 R172 SFR registered?

R172 SFR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R172 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 SFR shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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