MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge just passed at 1.7/8mm
slight leak on n/s/f shock absorber
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
long handbrake travel
offside rear tyre 2mm
rear lamps slightly affected by other lamps
slight leak from nearside cv boot
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
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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