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R419 FGV

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,371 mi
Last recorded145,371 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 FGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 145,371 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 145,370 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 139,924 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 134,651 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 134,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 120,885 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 108,315 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 108,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 18 May 2006 99,608 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 99,608 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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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R419 FGV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R419 FGV, 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 R419 FGV registered?

R419 FGV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R419 FGV safe to buy?

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