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R574 FFU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,865 mi
Last recorded81,865 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 FFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2013 81,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,215 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 78,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

exhaust rusty

some brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,722 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 74,722 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

some brake plpes covered in grease

Pass 23 Aug 2010 71,167 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 62,832 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,044 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front pads low?

Fail 7 Sep 2007 59,044 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front pads low?

Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,433 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 55,433 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2005 51,567 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 51,567 miles

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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R574 FFU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R574 FFU, 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 R574 FFU registered?

R574 FFU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R574 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R574 FFU shows 14 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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