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R768 FUG

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,572 mi
Last recorded80,572 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 FUG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,572 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 80,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,072 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,020 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,236 miles

n/s front & n/s rear brakes meet the required effort but are lazy in operation , advise strip & check cause?

Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,908 miles

o/s front flwi brake hose deteriating safe but advise replacement

Fail 27 Aug 2008 65,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s front flwi brake hose deteriating safe but advise replacement

Pass 20 Aug 2007 62,146 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 58,266 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 58,266 miles

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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R768 FUG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R768 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 R768 FUG registered?

R768 FUG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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