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R34 FMY

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,348 mi
Last recorded77,348 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 FMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 77,348 miles

both front shock absorbers showing signs of dampness

damage to nearside door lock

nearside front tyre 1.6mm on inner tread and bald on inner shoulder

Fail 16 May 2012 77,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

both front shock absorbers showing signs of dampness

damage to nearside door lock

main beam tell tale does not illuminate when main beam is selected

nearside front tyre 1.6mm on inner tread and bald on inner shoulder

Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 28 Feb 2011 65,625 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,202 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,569 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 55,696 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 51,914 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 48,123 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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R34 FMY is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R34 FMY, 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 R34 FMY registered?

R34 FMY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R34 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R34 FMY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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