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R618 FGB

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,460 mi
Last recorded108,460 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 FGB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 108,460 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 108,460 miles

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

corrosion to osf inner wing

Fail 10 Jun 2010 105,338 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

slight blow centre to rear joint

Pass 26 Jun 2009 86,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2009 85,612 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 75,996 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 75,996 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 70,143 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 70,126 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 61,802 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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R618 FGB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R618 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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R618 FGB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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