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R655 FAR

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,090 mi
Last recorded106,090 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 FAR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 106,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside sill damaged not effecting structure

Fail 15 Jun 2011 106,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside sill damaged not effecting structure

Pass 18 May 2010 91,027 miles

modified air filter fitted.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wiper blades slightly deteriated.

spare wheel not on carrier at time of test.

Fail 12 May 2010 90,743 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wiper blades slightly deteriated.

modified air filter fitted.

spare wheel not on carrier at time of test.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 80,120 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 80,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside 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)

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

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,018 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 71,018 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 61,753 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 61,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 54,268 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 44,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 44,184 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 44,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded and small blow

offside front tyre poss puncture

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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R655 FAR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R655 FAR, 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 R655 FAR registered?

R655 FAR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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