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R310 FFM

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,589 mi
Last recorded72,589 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 FFM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 72,589 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 16 May 2015 72,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 63,488 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 63,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 58,434 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,746 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,138 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 26 Apr 2012 54,132 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2011 51,392 miles

n/s rear tyre detertiorated

Fail 30 Apr 2011 51,392 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre detertiorated

Pass 24 Apr 2010 48,624 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 48,624 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 45,632 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre deteriated

Pass 3 May 2008 43,278 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2007 41,041 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 41,041 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 38,869 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 38,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R310 FFM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R310 FFM, 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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R310 FFM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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