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R387 UFP

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,913 mi
Last recorded54,913 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 UFP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,913 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 54,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag lamp on

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2010 52,931 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,931 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,502 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2009 48,502 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,817 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 44,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,694 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 39,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 35,805 miles

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

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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R387 UFP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R387 UFP, 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 R387 UFP registered?

R387 UFP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R387 UFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 UFP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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