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R715 FKP

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,637 mi
Last recorded85,637 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 FKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 85,637 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 85,623 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,748 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 79,344 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 79,344 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,083 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2009 77,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2008 68,314 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 68,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,305 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 60,141 miles

front grill trim damaged below nearside front headlamp

windscreen scratched due to prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

Pass 23 Jan 2006 59,208 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 59,208 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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R715 FKP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R715 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 R715 FKP registered?

R715 FKP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R715 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R715 FKP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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