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R862 FJO

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,830 mi
Last recorded184,830 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 FJO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 184,830 miles

Headlamps lenses slightly scratched

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 104,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Centre pin has broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Centre pin has broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Headlamps lenses slightly scratched

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 99,897 miles

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

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

beam images could be better

Fail 3 Feb 2015 99,832 miles

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

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

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

beam images could be better

Pass 15 Jan 2014 94,690 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 94,688 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 88,984 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 88,984 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

airbag warning lamp is on

Pass 13 Jul 2012 86,838 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,098 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight damage to the outer wall

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 73,345 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,345 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 69,087 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 64,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 60,061 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,353 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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R862 FJO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R862 FJO, 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 R862 FJO registered?

R862 FJO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R862 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 FJO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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