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R109 TLN

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

16,597 mi
Last recorded16,597 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 16,597 miles

advise two out of three bulbs working on high level stop lamp

Fail 5 Nov 2009 16,597 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

advise two out of three bulbs working on high level stop lamp

Pass 7 Nov 2008 100,705 miles

Advise 1 of 3 lights not working on high level stop light.

Advise N/S/F Headlamp aim is only just acceptable.

Advise N/S/R Tyre is only just within legal limits.

Advise air bag light on.

Advise spare wheel is flat.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 100,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Advise 1 of 3 lights not working on high level stop light.

Advise N/S/F Headlamp aim is only just acceptable.

Advise N/S/R Tyre is only just within legal limits.

Advise air bag light on.

Advise spare wheel is flat.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 86,349 miles

advise slight corroded dis;c due two standing also slightley damage number plate ands centre high leavle stop light moor 50 per sent

Fail 14 Nov 2007 86,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise slight corroded dis;c due two standing also slightley damage number plate ands centre high leavle stop light moor 50 per sent

Pass 8 Mar 2007 86,332 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 86,332 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 86,332 miles

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

FRont discs coroading

Pass 2 Aug 2006 79,049 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 79,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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 TLN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

R109 TLN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R109 TLN shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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