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R679 FAR

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,746 mi
Last recorded133,746 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 FAR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 133,746 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

condition of front number plate

Pass 29 May 2007 116,667 miles

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

condition of front number plate

parking brake travel

rear brake nosiey

Pass 30 May 2006 97,962 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2005 79,823 miles
Fail 28 May 2005 79,823 miles

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

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

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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R679 FAR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R679 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 R679 FAR registered?

R679 FAR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R679 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R679 FAR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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