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R473 FCV

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,653 mi
Last recorded82,653 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 FCV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2015 82,653 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack gaiter getting deteriorated

power steering pump weaping

power steering rack weaping

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,653 miles

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

nearside steering rack gaiter getting deteriorated

power steering pump weaping

power steering rack weaping

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,389 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

play in both front top strut mounts

power steering pump weaping

power steering rack weaping

Fail 18 Aug 2014 79,389 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

play in both front top strut mounts

power steering pump weaping

power steering rack weaping

Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,757 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 74,651 miles

Nearside 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 Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,511 miles

front brake discs getting worn

nearside front steering rack gaiter getting deteriorated

offside rear tyre right on legal limit (recommend attention)

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,316 miles

offside front inner sill getting rusty

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 15 Nov 2011 56,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

offside front inner sill getting rusty

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,036 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,249 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 39,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 38,727 miles

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

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

vehicle rusty in places

Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,727 miles

vehicle rusty in places

Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,573 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 36,355 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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R473 FCV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R473 FCV, 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 R473 FCV registered?

R473 FCV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R473 FCV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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