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R819 FGB

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,831 mi
Last recorded109,831 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 FGB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,831 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 104,084 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion some areas underside

Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,961 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NEARSIDE REAR

Fail 29 Aug 2012 99,961 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

CHILD SEAT FITTED NEARSIDE REAR

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 95,252 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 95,252 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 91,490 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 89,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front registration plate delaminating

nearside inner cv boot slight leak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 89,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front registration plate delaminating

nearside inner cv boot slight leak

Pass 15 Sep 2008 78,478 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 76,423 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 76,423 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 65,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2005 59,363 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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R819 FGB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R819 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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R819 FGB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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