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R707 FKP

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,768 mi
Last recorded150,768 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 FKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 150,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 May 2015 150,732 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

Pass 13 May 2014 140,873 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 140,873 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 130,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front antiroll bar bushes/linkages slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2012 120,202 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 110,000 miles

sideways movement in handbrake lever (not pivot).

Pass 14 May 2010 99,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 88,126 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NEARING WEAR BANDS

PARKING LEVER SLIGHTLY WOBBLY

SLIGHT IMBALANCE REAR BRAKES

Pass 14 May 2008 75,231 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 75,227 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 May 2007 68,397 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 68,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,726 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

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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R707 FKP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R707 FKP, 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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R707 FKP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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