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R835 FCG

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,859 mi
Last recorded51,859 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 FCG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust bent / distorted

nearside front fog lamp holed

Fail 26 Mar 2012 51,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust bent / distorted

nearside front fog lamp holed

Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,867 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake disc pitted / rusty surfaces

offside front electric window in operative

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,119 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front fog lamp holed

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 37,574 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 345,526 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 32,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs are corroded

Pass 25 May 2006 32,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs are corroded

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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R835 FCG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R835 FCG, 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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R835 FCG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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