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R484 FMY

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,881 mi
Last recorded78,881 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 FMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 78,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 78,749 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 74,253 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper blades perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,335 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

offside rear tyre has slight cracking

Fail 16 Aug 2011 64,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

offside rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside sill has slight corrosion

offside headlamp slightly damaged

slight cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,760 miles

Air bag warning lamp remains on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cracking to walls of both the rear tyres

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside front seat belt stalk cover loose

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,158 miles

Coolant leak

airbag warning remains on

cracking to walls of rear tyres

front number plate slightly cracked

handbrake lever has slight travel

Fail 8 Jan 2008 47,145 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Air bag warning lamp remains on

Cracking to walls of both rear tyres and getting low

Front bumper insecure

Front number plate has slight damage

Fail 19 Sep 2006 41,831 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,831 miles

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

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

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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R484 FMY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R484 FMY, 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 R484 FMY registered?

R484 FMY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R484 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R484 FMY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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