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R811 FGB

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,655 mi
Last recorded76,655 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 FGB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 76,655 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,375 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 75,372 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill lip (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked and a small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 73,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 70,705 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,424 miles

Crack in o/s headlamp

Pass 22 Nov 2016 66,233 miles

o/s headlamp cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

pin hole in o/s/f outer c.v gaiter

Pass 24 Nov 2015 63,228 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,580 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 61,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 60,248 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s headlamp cracked

slight leak from n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 6 Dec 2012 58,527 miles

both front indicator bulbs becoming white

n/s/f seatbelt buckle surround loose

n/s/r tyre perished

slight grease aroung o/s/f outer c.v gaiter no split found

Pass 8 Dec 2011 56,219 miles

offside headlight glass cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,820 miles

offside headlight glass cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,294 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 50,726 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,726 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 49,742 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s headlamp cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2006 49,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

surface rust on front discs

Pass 13 Dec 2005 47,295 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 13 Dec 2005 47,295 miles

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

wiper blades deteriorating

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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R811 FGB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R811 FGB, 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 R811 FGB registered?

R811 FGB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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