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R202 RFV

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,140 mi
Last recorded82,140 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 RFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

Fail 19 Mar 2013 82,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

Pass 29 Mar 2012 80,134 miles

Nearside car body damage

Air bag light on

Fail 28 Mar 2012 80,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on

Nearside and offside wippers slightly deteriorate

Nearside car body damage

Nearside inner track rod end has slightly play

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,789 miles

Air bag warning light on

Brake servo corrode

Front bumper damage and slightly insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside and offside front head lamps slight damage and insecure

Offside rear trim missing

Fail 28 Mar 2011 78,789 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Air bag warning light on

Brake servo corrode

Fan belt deteriorate

Front bumper damage and slightly insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside and offside front head lamps slight damage and insecure

Nearside front tyre deteriorate

Offside front tyre pressure very low

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside rear trim missing

Offside windscreen (one washer ject)incorrect spray

Rear exhaust box corrode

Rear exhaust box mount deteriorate

Rear number slightly deteriorate

Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,404 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,166 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 72,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,751 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 63,461 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 59,312 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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R202 RFV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R202 RFV, 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 R202 RFV registered?

R202 RFV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R202 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R202 RFV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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