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R537 FGY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,150 mi
Last recorded76,150 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 FGY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,150 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 71,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 67,181 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced needs poloshing (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 62,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,894 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 57,894 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 54,308 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,614 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,334 miles

front tyres near wear limit

Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,309 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 68,616 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,316 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,262 miles

both rear tyres are perishing on outer sidewalls.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,425 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,714 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 27,714 miles

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

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

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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R537 FGY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R537 FGY, 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 R537 FGY registered?

R537 FGY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R537 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R537 FGY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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