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R624 FVV

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,494 mi
Last recorded86,494 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 FVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2014 86,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 82,553 miles

both front floors corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine overheating

front bumper damaged and slightly insecure.

offside rear indicator lense cracked

this vehicle has a lot of corrosion underside and has had extensive welding repairs

Fail 7 Jan 2013 82,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front floors corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine overheating

offside rear indicator lense cracked

this vehicle has a lot of corrosion underside and has had extensive welding repairs

Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,876 miles

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

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

both front brake disc's deteriorated

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine overheating

Fail 5 Jan 2012 80,876 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)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

both front brake disc's deteriorated

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine overheating

Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,542 miles

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

both front anti roll bar link rubber bushes deteriorated

both front brake disc's deteriorated

both rear outer sills corroded and small holes

both rear wheel arches corroded

offside rear light lamp damaged and repaired with tape

Pass 8 Jan 2010 74,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front and offside rear tyres wearing low

both front anti roll bar bushes deteriorates

both front brake disc's deteriorated on inner edges

both rear wheel arches and rear sills corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2010 74,528 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front and offside rear tyres wearing low

both front anti roll bar bushes deteriorates

both front brake disc's deteriorated on inner edges

both rear wheel arches and rear sills corroded

screen wipers not parking

Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,340 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 70,299 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 64,766 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 59,441 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

stone chips in front screen

Pass 19 Dec 2005 54,627 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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R624 FVV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R624 FVV, 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 R624 FVV registered?

R624 FVV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R624 FVV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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