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R747 FGV

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,846 mi
Last recorded75,846 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 FGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,231 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,412 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 69,462 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,691 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 67,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 65,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 61,853 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 61,853 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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R747 FGV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R747 FGV, 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 R747 FGV registered?

R747 FGV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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