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R493 FMJ

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,010 mi
Last recorded99,010 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 FMJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2012 99,010 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S/F SUBFRAME. FRONT DICS IN POOR CONDITION.

GENERAL ADVANCED CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDER BODY.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,196 miles

heavy corrosion under bonnet o/s close to a perscribed area

Fail 19 Apr 2011 98,196 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavy corrosion under bonnet o/s close to a perscribed area

Pass 7 May 2010 97,578 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

can not see front brake pads

rust on both sills

rust on o/s inner wheel arch

Fail 4 May 2010 97,578 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

can not see front brake pads

rust on both sills

rust on o/s inner wheel arch

Pass 5 May 2009 94,791 miles

Both front link rod bushes perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 90,985 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 90,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f/ tyre is worn on inner edge

o/s/f/ tyre is worn on outer edge

stone chip in a zone

Pass 8 May 2007 87,237 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 87,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front anti roll bar drop link rubbers split.

Pass 10 May 2006 83,609 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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R493 FMJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R493 FMJ, 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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R493 FMJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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