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R514 FMY

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,461 mi
Last recorded26,461 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 FMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,461 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,921 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 23,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Offside Front Tyre On Legal Limit

Offside Rear Tyre SIdewall Damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,806 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,107 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 21,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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 FMY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey 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 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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How do I check the history of R514 FMY?

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What year was R514 FMY registered?

R514 FMY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R514 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 FMY 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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