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R821 FGB

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,863 mi
Last recorded94,863 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 FGB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 94,863 miles

corrosion to sills

Fail 11 Jan 2011 94,729 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,718 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,279 miles

both front inner brake discs corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside front door mirror loose

oil leak at nearside inner drive shaft seal

oil leaks at engine

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 12 Jan 2009 70,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front inner brake discs corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside front door mirror loose

oil leak at nearside inner drive shaft seal

oil leaks at engine

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,574 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 63,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

Pass 16 Jan 2007 59,633 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 59,631 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 56,438 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 56,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

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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R821 FGB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R821 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 R821 FGB registered?

R821 FGB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R821 FGB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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