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R741 FUG

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,722 mi
Last recorded95,722 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 FUG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 95,722 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres on 2mm

front number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2008 91,956 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 90,438 miles

Coolant leak

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake hose ferreuls corroded

corrosion to door sills

Fail 20 Nov 2007 90,438 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to door sills

Coolant leak

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake hose ferreuls corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2006 89,323 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 89,321 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body corrosion,all brake pipe ferrals corroded play in steering rack,exhaust system corroded,front indicators starting to show signs of white light to the front.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 88,122 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 88,103 miles

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

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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R741 FUG is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R741 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 R741 FUG registered?

R741 FUG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R741 FUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R741 FUG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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