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R443 FDV

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

50,096 mi
Last recorded50,096 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 FDV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,096 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 50,096 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,652 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 44,647 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,202 miles

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

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

offside rear of chassis rail has slight corrosion.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 36,197 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear of chassis rail has slight corrosion.

offside rear tyre has slight flat spot and slightly perished.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,682 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 27,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,736 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,475 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 22,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 22,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,230 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 21,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,828 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 19,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 18,333 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 18,330 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 16,003 miles

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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R443 FDV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R443 FDV, 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 R443 FDV registered?

R443 FDV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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