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R277 TVP

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,650 mi
Last recorded82,650 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 TVP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 82,650 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 73,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 71,106 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 71,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 67,385 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 67,385 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 63,686 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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R277 TVP is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R277 TVP, 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 R277 TVP registered?

R277 TVP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R277 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 TVP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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