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R692 FNO

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,902 mi
Last recorded101,902 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 FNO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 101,902 miles

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

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

exhaust supported by wire

Fail 22 Apr 2013 101,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

exhaust supported by wire

Pass 27 Feb 2012 100,339 miles

Back box of exhaust is supported with wire & not exhaust rubber

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

No spare wheel in carrier

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 22 Feb 2011 98,015 miles

corrosion in n/s & o/s sills

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

o/s/r tyre cracked & damaged in sidewall

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2011 97,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion in n/s & o/s sills

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracked & damaged in sidewall

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 95,785 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2010 95,785 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 92,957 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 23 Feb 2009 92,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 25 Feb 2008 89,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Feb 2007 84,723 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 84,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2006 80,147 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 80,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R692 FNO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green 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 R692 FNO, 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 R692 FNO registered?

R692 FNO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R692 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R692 FNO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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