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R513 FMY

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,183 mi
Last recorded80,183 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 FMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 80,183 miles

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

both front brake hoses perishing

both front tyres getting low

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

corroded under vehicle

front anti roll bar missing

front coil springs corroded

front exhaust system corroded

front number plate poor

near side front steering rack boot perishing

off side rear tyre perishing and getting low

Fail 5 Jul 2010 80,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front brake hoses perishing

both front tyres getting low

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

brake fluid getting low

corroded under vehicle

front anti roll bar missing

front coil springs corroded

front exhaust system corroded

front number plate poor

near side front steering rack boot perishing

off side rear tyre perishing and getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,365 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 73,360 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 72,031 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 72,031 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake hose steel ends slightly corroded

rear underside of vehicle as surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2007 68,787 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 68,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 65,163 miles

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

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

Both front tyres perishing on side walls

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F outer CV boot perishing

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 65,163 miles

Both front tyres perishing on side walls

N/S/F outer CV boot perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2005 61,830 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system very rusty

n/s/r chassis damaged & rusty

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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R513 FMY is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc 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 R513 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 R513 FMY registered?

R513 FMY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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