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R526 VFR

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,871 mi
Last recorded47,871 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 VFR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,871 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 41,399 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,399 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,783 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 35,783 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,324 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 30,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R526 VFR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R526 VFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R526 VFR?

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What year was R526 VFR registered?

R526 VFR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R526 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 VFR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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