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R127 TLN

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,311 mi
Last recorded98,311 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 TLN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 98,311 miles

both rackend sockets have some play

both rear light units have some damage

slight blow from exhaust cemter joints

Fail 19 Feb 2008 98,308 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rackend sockets have some play

both rear light units have some damage

slight blow from exhaust cemter joints

Pass 13 Feb 2007 84,748 miles

engine has slight mis-fire

n/s/f mirrior glass missing

o/s/f rack end socket has slight play

slight blow from front to rear link section of exhaust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2006 75,125 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 75,125 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2005 62,958 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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R127 TLN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R127 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 R127 TLN registered?

R127 TLN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R127 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 TLN shows 6 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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