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R468 UFJ

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,461 mi
Last recorded49,461 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 UFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 49,461 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,059 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 43,419 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 43,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,100 miles

nsr tyre cracked in tread

Fail 17 Jun 2015 40,100 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre cracked in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

small stone chips across screen

Fail 17 Jun 2014 37,108 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

small stone chips across screen

Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,041 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

boot door tied shut but can test relevent items from inside

Fail 4 Jun 2013 32,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

boot door tied shut but can test relevent items from inside

Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,940 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 27,940 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,916 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 19,015 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,125 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 18,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,998 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,726 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 17,554 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nail in tyre

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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R468 UFJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R468 UFJ, 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 R468 UFJ registered?

R468 UFJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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