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R457 FGY

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,205 mi
Last recorded100,205 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 FGY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 100,205 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 100,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 98,251 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Pin/bolt corroded and bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Pin/bolt corroded and bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 98,251 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Pin/bolt corroded and bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Pin/bolt corroded and bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Lamp on during test - Found bad connection on passenger front seat and may re-occur (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 95,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 95,168 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,719 miles

Both registration plates have no postcode or BSAU number stamped on them.

Front disc brakes imbalanced.

Near side anti-roll bar link arm pin corroded and bushes perishing.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 92,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front disc brakes imbalanced.

Both registration plates have no postcode or BSAU number stamped on them.

Near side anti-roll bar link arm pin corroded and bushes perishing.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 83,886 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,230 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,688 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 75,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,967 miles

passenger front interior door handle damaged but useable

Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,408 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 60,459 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 55,083 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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R457 FGY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R457 FGY, 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 R457 FGY registered?

R457 FGY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R457 FGY safe to buy?

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