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R843 FRP

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,735 mi
Last recorded129,735 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 FRP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 129,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside outer sill corroded

spare tyre bald on edges and perished

Pass 29 Oct 2008 122,793 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine coolant expansion bottle holed and leaking

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front anti roll bar link bush splitting

offside outer sill corroded

spare tyre perished and cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2008 122,765 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine coolant expansion bottle holed and leaking

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front anti roll bar link bush splitting

offside outer sill corroded

spare tyre perished and cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2007 106,782 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 92,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 81,305 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 81,305 miles

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

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

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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R843 FRP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R843 FRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R843 FRP registered?

R843 FRP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R843 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R843 FRP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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