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R570 FMY

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

78,135 mi
Last recorded78,135 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 FMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2007 78,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 63,067 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 62,657 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 51,717 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 51,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion o/s/r arch

drivers seat belt buckle cover incorrectly fitted

oil leak

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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R570 FMY is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R570 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 R570 FMY registered?

R570 FMY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R570 FMY safe to buy?

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