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R211 SFT

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,669 mi
Last recorded80,669 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 SFT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 80,669 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

brake load valve seizing

nearside rack boot poor security

offside wing papped up/cracked

oil rear engine

Fail 4 May 2012 80,669 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

brake load valve seizing

nearside rack boot poor security

offside wing papped up/cracked

oil rear engine

Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,821 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 66,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,631 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 59,624 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked.

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Fail 5 Jan 2010 59,570 miles

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

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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 54,710 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 54,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 51,933 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 51,933 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 46,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 42,331 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 42,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R211 SFT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R211 SFT, 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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R211 SFT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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