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R712 FUG

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 FUG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2007

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front chassis, front floors, front subframe and rear chassis/ crossmembers coroded

nearside rear lamp damaged

some play at steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Mar 2007 111,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

front chassis, front floors, front subframe and rear chassis/ crossmembers coroding

nearside rear lamp damaged

some play at nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 7 Apr 2006 99,475 miles

corosion started around front subframe mounting area.

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

nearside cv boot weeping grease

nearside rear brake juddering slightly

offside front brake juddering, just in limit

offside front to rear, offside rear and nearside front brake pipes coroding

Fail 7 Apr 2006 99,475 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corosion started around front subframe mounts

engine temperature warning lamp on

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

nearside cv boot weeping grease

nearside rear brake juddering slightly

offside front brake juddering, just in limit

offside front to rear, offside rear and nearside front brake pipe coroding

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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R712 FUG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R712 FUG, 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 R712 FUG registered?

R712 FUG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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