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R466 FDV

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,823 mi
Last recorded70,823 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 FDV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 70,823 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 70,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 26 Nov 2012 67,517 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

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

Nearside and offside sills corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 67,515 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

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

Nearside and offside sills corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,689 miles

Water ingress-Offside tail-light.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 63,689 miles

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

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

Water ingress-Offside tail-light.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,313 miles

NSF diff bearing noisy

NSF wishbone slightly bent

OSF wishbone slightly bent

Fail 8 Nov 2010 60,313 miles

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

NSF diff bearing noisy

NSF wishbone slightly bent

OSF wishbone slightly bent

Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,386 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,534 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 44,858 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 44,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,098 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 34,869 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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R466 FDV is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R466 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 R466 FDV registered?

R466 FDV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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