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R155 JAF

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,526 mi
Last recorded106,526 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 JAF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 106,526 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 104,679 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 102,190 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 99,727 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 99,727 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 94,124 miles

offside inner door handle insecure

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

slight misting to headlamp lenses

slight tear to offside wiper blade

Fail 31 Jul 2008 94,124 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside inner door handle insecure

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

slight misting to headlamp lenses

slight tear to offside wiper blade

Pass 20 Aug 2007 82,004 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 81,997 miles

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

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

drivers door interior catch loose

Pass 19 May 2006 75,837 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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R155 JAF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,390cc 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 R155 JAF, 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 R155 JAF registered?

R155 JAF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R155 JAF safe to buy?

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