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R519 FMY

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,864 mi
Last recorded75,864 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 FMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2012 75,864 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advised gen corrosion

advised nsr chassis ver rusty corroded

advised osr tyre perished

advised under side very rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,700 miles

advised gen corrosion

advised nsf shock weak

advised nsf tyre worn sidewall

advised nsr tyre getting low

advised oil leak

advised osf shock weaping

advised slight exhaust blow

Fail 3 Oct 2011 72,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advised gen corrosion

advised nsf shock weak

advised nsf tyre worn sidewall

advised nsr tyre getting low

advised oil leak

advised osf shock weaping

advised slight exhaust blow

Pass 15 Oct 2010 69,421 miles

advised gen corrosion underside

advised nsr sill corroded not holed

advised osr tyre cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2010 69,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advised gen corrosion underside

advised nsr sill corroded not holed

advised osr tyre cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,261 miles

Near side wiper blade

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

Rear exhaust clamp

Fail 2 Nov 2009 66,261 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Near side wiper blade

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

Rear exhaust clamp

Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,930 miles

advised chip in screen

advised front disc

advised osf tyre low

advised top shock mounts

Fail 29 Oct 2008 62,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advised chip in screen

advised front disc

advised osf tyre low

advised top shock mounts

Pass 29 Oct 2007 58,210 miles

advised n sf tyre side wall perished

advised sterring rack damp

Fail 25 Oct 2007 58,153 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advised n sf tyre side wall perished

advised sterring rack damp

Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,908 miles

advised fluid around rack

advised spring on gear selector broken

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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R519 FMY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R519 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 R519 FMY registered?

R519 FMY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R519 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 FMY shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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