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R498 FHO

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

59,080 mi
Last recorded59,080 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 FHO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 59,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,489 miles

Both Front Wiper Blades Split

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Exhaust Front Pipe And Cat In Poor Condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 57,489 miles

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

Both Front Wiper Blades Split

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Exhaust Front Pipe And Cat In Poor Condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,693 miles

Exhaust Front Pipe In Poor Condition

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Jan 2012 55,693 miles

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

Exhaust Front Pipe In Poor Condition

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,654 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)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 53,613 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 50,206 miles

center exhaust blowing

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2008 47,580 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 47,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 44,655 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 44,629 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,742 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 42,742 miles

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

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

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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R498 FHO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R498 FHO, 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 R498 FHO registered?

R498 FHO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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