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R454 FDV

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,851 mi
Last recorded109,851 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 FDV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 109,851 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 109,851 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear chassis legs corroded.not perscribed area.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 93,395 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 93,395 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 80,805 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 80,803 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 79,830 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 79,094 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 79,090 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 73,258 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 73,258 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R454 FDV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R454 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 R454 FDV registered?

R454 FDV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R454 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 FDV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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