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R514 FHO

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,263 mi
Last recorded117,263 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 FHO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 117,263 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 117,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 110,214 miles

Oil leak

very rusty under vehicle

Fail 17 Jan 2009 110,152 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

very rusty under vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2008 101,087 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 91,657 miles

Nearside inner C/V gaiter is leaking.

Rear crossmember above axle is rusty.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 81,696 miles

Appears to be slight movement at N/S/F top susp/mount area

N/S/R chassis area by top shock absorber mount abit corroded slightly

O/S/R tyre starting to get abit low on tread

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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R514 FHO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R514 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 R514 FHO registered?

R514 FHO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R514 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 FHO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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