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R553 FMY

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,316 mi
Last recorded67,316 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 FMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,316 miles

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

nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded in middle

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,616 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,949 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 65,947 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,662 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,260 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,776 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,134 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,380 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,949 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 58,947 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 57,985 miles

both rear tyres old and cracking i would change soon

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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R553 FMY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R553 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 R553 FMY registered?

R553 FMY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R553 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 FMY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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