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R225 MFH

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,610 mi
Last recorded108,610 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 MFH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 108,610 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 108,610 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER NOT PARKING.

L/H DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

REAR WINDSCREEN WASHER NOT WORKING.

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK.

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

SLIGHT WEAR AT STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 103,044 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 103,044 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CONDENSATION IN L/H HEADLAMP AND SLIGHTLY POOR IMAGE.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION CORRODED.

L/H DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

L/H/F SUSPENSION UNIT LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

RADIATOR LEAKING.

SLIGHT PLAY AT L/H SIDE OF STEERING RACK.

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION AT INNER SURFACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 30 May 2008 95,490 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

offside outer cv boot has very small split

offside rear tyre perrrished on outer side wall

slight play at both steering rack ends

Pass 7 Jun 2007 91,646 miles

slight play in nearside front hub assembly

slight play in offside front hub assembly

spare wheel carrier was loose

Fail 14 Jun 2006 87,521 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 87,521 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 78,202 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 78,202 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R225 MFH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R225 MFH, 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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R225 MFH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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