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R363 FNC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,025 mi
Last recorded65,025 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 FNC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,025 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 65,025 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,496 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 58,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 53,330 miles

emissions passed , full cat test co 0.19 hc 198ppm lambda 1.02

Fail 4 Mar 2013 53,330 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

emissions passed , full cat test co 0.19 hc 198ppm lambda 1.02

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Mar 2012 51,406 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,333 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,857 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,798 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,822 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,254 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 40,254 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s rear tyre on limit

o/s rear tyre 2mm and nail in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2006 38,389 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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R363 FNC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R363 FNC, 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 R363 FNC registered?

R363 FNC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R363 FNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R363 FNC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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