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R253 SFT

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,760 mi
Last recorded121,760 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 SFT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 121,760 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 121,759 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to centre pipe clamp leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 116,161 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 116,161 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 110,608 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 110,608 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 105,692 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 101,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 101,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 95,380 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 95,378 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 89,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 84,713 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 84,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 79,786 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 74,229 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 67,611 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 67,611 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,496 miles

all tyres low

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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R253 SFT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc 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 R253 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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What year was R253 SFT registered?

R253 SFT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R253 SFT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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