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R575 FFU

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,811 mi
Last recorded119,811 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 FFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 119,811 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 119,802 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 11,235 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 112,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 105,406 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 105,306 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 95,249 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 88,246 miles

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

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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R575 FFU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R575 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 R575 FFU registered?

R575 FFU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R575 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R575 FFU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R575 FFU have outstanding finance?

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