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R643 FUG

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,789 mi
Last recorded63,789 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 FUG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 63,789 miles

o/s & n/s inner sills to floor soft & corroding

o/s/f tyre close to limit inner tread 165/65/13t

Fail 4 Jan 2012 63,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s & n/s inner sills to floor soft & corroding

o/s/f tyre close to limit inner tread 165/65/13t

Pass 21 Dec 2010 58,078 miles

Spare tyre perished and unfit for use.

Fail 17 Dec 2010 58,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre perished and unfit for use.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,441 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 54,441 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 52,112 miles

airbag light on

Pass 22 Nov 2008 61,721 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 61,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

airbag light on

Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,533 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 46,234 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 46,198 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2005 42,868 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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R643 FUG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red 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 R643 FUG, 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 R643 FUG registered?

R643 FUG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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