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R13 JMG

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,582 mi
Last recorded45,582 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 JMG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,582 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 45,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,637 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,999 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,552 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 38,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,093 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,604 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 26,400 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 26,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,067 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 18,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R13 JMG is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R13 JMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R13 JMG registered?

R13 JMG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R13 JMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R13 JMG shows 12 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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