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R266 SFT

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,829 mi
Last recorded59,829 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 SFT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,829 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2012 59,599 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2011 46,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes heavilly coated in grease

Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes heavilly coated in grease

Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,859 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked

front anti-roll link bushs condition

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre outer wall damage

Fail 13 Jul 2010 38,859 miles

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

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked

front anti-roll link bushs condition

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,642 miles

Front suspension arms etc heavily rusted recommend treatment

Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,877 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,995 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 28,801 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 28,801 miles

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

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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R266 SFT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R266 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 R266 SFT registered?

R266 SFT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R266 SFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 SFT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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