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R420 FGV

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,579 mi
Last recorded126,579 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 FGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 126,579 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge just passed at 1.7/8mm

slight leak on n/s/f shock absorber

Fail 13 Jul 2010 126,480 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge just passed at 1.7/8mm

slight leak on n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 4 Aug 2009 114,562 miles

long handbrake travel

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear lamps slightly affected by other lamps

slight leak from nearside cv boot

Fail 4 Aug 2009 114,562 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

long handbrake travel

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear lamps slightly affected by other lamps

slight leak from nearside cv boot

Pass 7 Aug 2008 104,232 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 104,232 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

pin hole in n/s/f outer c v boot.

slight play in n/s inner rack joint.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 95,801 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 85,237 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R420 FGV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R420 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 R420 FGV registered?

R420 FGV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R420 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 FGV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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