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R109 CHK

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,319 mi
Last recorded97,319 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 CHK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,319 miles

Slight corrosion to n/s inner sill

Small cut in n/s/f brake hose

Fail 17 Jun 2013 97,319 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Slight corrosion to n/s inner sill

Small cut in n/s/f brake hose

Pass 14 Jun 2012 89,362 miles

offside front outersill heavily corroded but not structual, loadbearing or excessive

Pass 1 Jun 2011 84,683 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 84,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

one bulb on the high level is not working.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 77,518 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 77,518 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,722 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 69,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,795 miles

both rear tyres 2mm and side walls cracking badly

oil leak oil fil rusty

sump very rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,230 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 50,754 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 50,754 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 47,778 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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R109 CHK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R109 CHK, 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 R109 CHK registered?

R109 CHK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R109 CHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 CHK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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