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R610 FGB

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,099 mi
Last recorded58,099 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 FGB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,099 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 58,099 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,462 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,499 miles

front brake discs starting to rust

front chassis starting to rust

nearside outersill and rear wheel arch starting to rust

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight oil leak from sump plug

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

spare tyre is flat

Fail 12 Feb 2008 49,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs starting to rust

front chassis starting to rust

nearside outersill and rear wheel arch starting to rust

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight oil leak from sump plug

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

spare tyre is flat

Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,054 miles

exhaust deteriorating and blowing slightly †gearbox mounting weak

Fail 12 Feb 2007 44,049 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow †gearbox mounting weak

Pass 10 Feb 2006 37,952 miles

exhaust joints leaking

front brake discs starting to rust

slight bind from offside rear brake

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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R610 FGB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red 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 R610 FGB, 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 R610 FGB registered?

R610 FGB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R610 FGB 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.

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