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R574 FMY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

109,061 mi
Last recorded109,061 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 FMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 109,061 miles

155/70/R13 75T.

COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR.

GEARBOX/SEAL LEAKING OIL.

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH.

N/S/F STRUT STARTING TO LEAK.

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

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

O/S/R INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED.NAIL IN TYRE.

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

SCREEN MARKED.

TEMP REPAIR TO N/S/F HEADLIGHT AIM ADJUSTMENT.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 109,061 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

N/S/F STRUT STARTING TO LEAK.

GEARBOX/SEAL LEAKING OIL.

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH.

155/70/R13 75T.

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED,BOTH FRONT WHEELS IMPACTED.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

O/S/R INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED.NAIL IN TYRE.

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

REAR EXHAUST JOINT DETERIORATED.

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT DETERIORATED.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SCREEN MARKED.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 98,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 98,204 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 93,096 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 86,939 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 86,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 80,837 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 73,412 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 73,412 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 87,832 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 87,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2006 62,673 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 62,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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R574 FMY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 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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R574 FMY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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