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R174 FCV

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,054 mi
Last recorded58,054 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 FCV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 58,054 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 57,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,330 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 47,326 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,494 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 39,494 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on the legal limit

Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,040 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,445 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,726 miles

nearside rear lamp lens damaged but light output or colour not affected

Fail 15 Feb 2010 24,072 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 24,072 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,279 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 22,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre wall cracked(due to age of tyre ? )

Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,644 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 19,176 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 18,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R174 FCV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R174 FCV, 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 R174 FCV registered?

R174 FCV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R174 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 FCV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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