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R713 FKP

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

132,453 mi
Last recorded132,453 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 FKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 132,453 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 132,453 miles

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

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 129,398 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 27 Sep 2011 124,379 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 124,378 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 117,758 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge slightly

Fail 14 Sep 2010 117,747 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2009 111,496 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 104,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both headlamp glass/lens starting to deteriorate beam pattern only just visable

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 23 Sep 2008 104,062 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both headlamp glass/lens starting to deteriorate beam pattern only just visable

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 29 Jun 2007 95,719 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 95,719 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear brake sticking

Pass 10 Jul 2006 88,991 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake sticking

Fail 10 Jul 2006 88,991 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear brake sticking

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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R713 FKP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red 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 R713 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 R713 FKP registered?

R713 FKP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 1998.

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