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R682 FJO

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,265 mi
Last recorded112,265 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 FJO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 112,265 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 112,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 100,631 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 100,630 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 98,770 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 98,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 93,737 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 86,475 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 86,475 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 78,120 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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R682 FJO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJO, 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 R682 FJO registered?

R682 FJO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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