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R709 FKP

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,045 mi
Last recorded125,045 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 FKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 125,045 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 118,525 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 118,525 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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 23 Aug 2010 107,286 miles

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

Slight play detected in both sides of the steering rack

Slight rumble in the nearside rear wheel bearing

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 93,015 miles

Slight play detected in both sides of the steering rack

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 92,966 miles

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

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

Slight play detected in both sides of the steering rack

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 81,384 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 69,907 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 64,236 miles

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

Slight rumble in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2005 59,269 miles

Slight rumble in offside rear wheel bearing

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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R709 FKP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R709 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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What year was R709 FKP registered?

R709 FKP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R709 FKP safe to buy?

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