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R85 FWC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,368 mi
Last recorded63,368 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 FWC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 63,368 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 63,368 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 60,281 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,681 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 56,680 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake disc 's worn and starting to corrode

o/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2010 52,543 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

n/s/fbrake pad sensor wire broken

Fail 6 Feb 2010 52,543 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

n/s/fbrake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 31 Jan 2009 48,150 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and low on tread

o/s/r tyre feathering on edges and cracking up

rear number plate damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2008 44,841 miles

exhaust corroding

front tyres feathering on inner edges

rear number plate damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2007 41,874 miles

front brakes showing slight distortion

front shock absorbers soft

Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,349 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2006 37,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R85 FWC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R85 FWC, 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 R85 FWC registered?

R85 FWC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R85 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 FWC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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