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R149 TEG

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,310 mi
Last recorded48,310 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 TEG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 48,310 miles

O/S/R SEAR BELT HAS BEEN REWMOVED!

o/s/f head lamp lense cracked

Fail 14 May 2012 48,309 miles

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

o/s/f head lamp lense cracked

Pass 9 May 2011 37,650 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 37,650 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 34,027 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 30,786 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 30,786 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 27,290 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 23,920 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,912 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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R149 TEG is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R149 TEG, 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 R149 TEG registered?

R149 TEG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R149 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 TEG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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