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R511 FHO

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,905 mi
Last recorded78,905 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 FHO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 78,905 miles

Edge corrosion in sill edges on both sides

Evidence of corrosion in near side rear wheel arch

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)

Oil leak

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

Split in front bumper

Fail 27 May 2011 78,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Edge corrosion in sill edges on both sides

Evidence of corrosion in near side rear wheel arch

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)

Oil leak

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

Split in front bumper

Pass 7 May 2010 72,696 miles

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Fail 7 May 2010 72,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Pass 12 May 2009 53,626 miles

front brake pads on wear limit.

offside rear tyre perishing and on wear limit.

Fail 11 May 2009 53,626 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake pads on wear limit.

offside rear tyre perishing and on wear limit.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,390 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 34,390 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 32,573 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 26,896 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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R511 FHO is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R511 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 R511 FHO registered?

R511 FHO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R511 FHO safe to buy?

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