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R746 MFA

1998 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,422 mi
Last recorded144,422 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 MFA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 144,422 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 144,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 136,396 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 136,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 119,930 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 119,593 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 100,790 miles

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

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

n/s door and lock barrel damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2007 100,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s door and lock barrel damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2006 86,492 miles

advize o/s/f shocker damp. †advize front pads getting low. †advize rear no-plate.

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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R746 MFA is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R746 MFA, 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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R746 MFA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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