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R48 FWC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,645 mi
Last recorded49,645 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 FWC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 49,645 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,191 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 43,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers door stiff to open

o/s/r tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 13 May 2009 41,775 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 40,810 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 40,283 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 38,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 38,662 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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R48 FWC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R48 FWC, 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 R48 FWC registered?

R48 FWC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R48 FWC safe to buy?

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