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R413 FRO

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,073 mi
Last recorded120,073 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 FRO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2011 120,073 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 120,073 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 115,950 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 111,713 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 111,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 101,429 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge off side rear stop light worked with lite tap slight leak from near side c/v gaiter exhaust rubber spliting on rear mount

Fail 25 May 2007 89,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2007 89,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2006 78,016 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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R413 FRO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R413 FRO, 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 R413 FRO registered?

R413 FRO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R413 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R413 FRO shows 9 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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