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R682 FGX

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,852 mi
Last recorded125,852 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 FGX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 125,852 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 125,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 121,194 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2008 121,194 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2007 115,321 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 115,321 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 105,983 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 104,255 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 104,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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R682 FGX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R682 FGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R682 FGX registered?

R682 FGX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R682 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R682 FGX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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