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R260 SFT

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,937 mi
Last recorded87,937 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 SFT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 87,937 miles

n/s/f tyre low

slight play in n/s/f steering

Pass 19 Jan 2012 82,540 miles

Battery insecure.

Driver door moulding missing,clips exposed.

Front brake pads appear low.

NSF and OSF headlamp lenses deteriorated.Starting to affect beam image.

NSR tyre perished and tread low.

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

Rear exhaust mount rubber deteriorated.

Fail 17 Jan 2012 82,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure.

Driver door moulding missing,clips exposed.

Front brake pads appear low.

NSF and OSF headlamp lenses deteriorated.Starting to affect beam image.

NSR tyre perished and tread low.

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear exhaust mount rubber deteriorated.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,765 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,862 miles

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

exhaust clamp is a piece of wire

exhaust has been repaired

Fail 7 Sep 2009 78,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust clamp is a piece of wire

exhaust has been repaired

Pass 29 Jan 2009 75,794 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 72,154 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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R260 SFT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R260 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R260 SFT registered?

R260 SFT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R260 SFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 SFT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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