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R394 VFR

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,961 mi
Last recorded109,961 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 VFR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 109,961 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 102,314 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 102,243 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2008 91,731 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 91,717 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 87,025 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 87,024 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 74,401 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 74,401 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 62,509 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 62,423 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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R394 VFR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc 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 R394 VFR, 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 R394 VFR registered?

R394 VFR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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