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R221 FVW

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,875 mi
Last recorded89,875 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 FVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 89,875 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 87,598 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 87,598 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,757 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 85,757 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 83,440 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 83,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 76,741 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,268 miles

n/s headlamp glass/lens missing

Fail 4 Jan 2012 68,628 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s headlamp glass/lens missing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 62,239 miles

bootlid damaged

exhaust heavily corroded in places

front discs starting to corrode

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/f shock damp

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Feb 2010 61,148 miles

exxhaust for corrosion

front brake discs for condition

Fail 10 Feb 2010 61,148 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exxhaust for corrosion

front brake discs for condition

Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,644 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 57,859 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 57,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,243 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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R221 FVW is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R221 FVW, 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 R221 FVW registered?

R221 FVW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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