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R866 FJO

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,958 mi
Last recorded38,958 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 FJO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,958 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 38,952 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output MISTED (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output MISTED (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn low at edges

Pass 4 Apr 2019 35,539 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,806 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,909 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,830 miles

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

drivers inside handle broken

Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,504 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 26,428 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,166 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,784 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 22,509 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,109 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,469 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,118 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,748 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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R866 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 93.8%.

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 R866 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 R866 FJO registered?

R866 FJO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R866 FJO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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