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R337 FFM

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

68,506 mi
Last recorded68,506 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 FFM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2015 68,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers door opens intermitently

drivers window doesn`t open

passenger door mirror is missing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,754 miles

n/s/f passenger mirror missing

Fail 21 May 2014 67,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f passenger mirror missing

Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,870 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 66,870 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,092 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,321 miles

air bag light on - front doors stiff - corrosion over car - front chassis legs corrosion - front tie bar bushes cracks- centre brake light part inoperative- mirrors tape

near side front brake hose tape - near side rear brake lower effort

off side front inner wheel arch corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2010 65,247 miles

corrosion - sills - inner sills - front chassis legs - rear of car - exhaust

fuel low - rear brake light part inoperative - off side front indicator poor colour

near side front anti roll bar link bushes poor

off side front headlight image poor

outer door handels stiff

rear wiper split

spare diffrent size

Fail 22 Apr 2010 65,234 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

corrosion - sills - inner sills - front chassis legs - rear of car - exhaust

fuel low - rear brake light part inoperative - off side front indicator poor colour

near side front anti roll bar link bushes poor

off side front headlight image poor

outer door handels stiff

rear wiper split

spare diffrent size

Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,281 miles

air bag light on

center brake light poor

corrosion - sills and chassis legs

drivers wiper and rear wiper poor

front anti roll bar link bushes cracks

front inner arches corrosion

near side front brake hose tape

near side sill dent

spare tyre 155/70x13

Pass 7 Apr 2008 62,863 miles

air bag light on

corrosion inc n/s sill

rear high level brake light part in-op.

rear tyres cracking 11 years old suggest replace now, n/s.f edge wear poor.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 62,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

corrosion inc n/s sill

rear high level brake light part in-op.

rear tyres cracking 11 years old suggest replace now, n/s.f edge wear poor.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 60,584 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 60,558 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 53,113 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2006 53,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R337 FFM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R337 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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What year was R337 FFM registered?

R337 FFM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R337 FFM safe to buy?

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