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R639 FWU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,957 mi
Last recorded45,957 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 FWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 45,957 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 40,590 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 36,539 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 35,320 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 33,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,419 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,431 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 31,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,078 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,149 miles

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,367 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 26,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 24,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 18,943 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 15,819 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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R639 FWU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R639 FWU, 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 R639 FWU registered?

R639 FWU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R639 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 FWU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R639 FWU have outstanding finance?

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