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R456 FGV

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,381 mi
Last recorded99,381 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 FGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 99,381 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch and sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch and sill corroded

Fail 3 May 2022 99,381 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arch and sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch and sill corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 98,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 97,686 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 97,686 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,992 miles

oil leak at gearbox

park brake travel high

rear registration plate detreriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2019 95,992 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak at gearbox

park brake travel high

rear registration plate detreriorated

Pass 8 May 2018 93,999 miles

Body has slight corrosion O/S outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak N/S Driveshaft oil seal ()

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Both rears (1.1.A.3d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both fronts (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 May 2018 93,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion O/S outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak N/S Driveshaft oil seal ()

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Both rears (1.1.A.3d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both fronts (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,196 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both fronts (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rears (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 92,196 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both fronts (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rears (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,015 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 90,015 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 88,319 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wiper blades split but still clearing the screen effectively

Fail 30 Apr 2015 88,319 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wiper blades split but still clearing the screen effectively

Pass 6 May 2014 86,543 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside wiper split but still clearing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 81,468 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,220 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 72,194 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 68,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 61,526 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 51,776 miles

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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R456 FGV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R456 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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R456 FGV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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