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R29 TFR

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,270 mi
Last recorded96,270 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 TFR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 96,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 96,270 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,674 miles

Back section exhaust mounting worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 88,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Back section exhaust mounting worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,197 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,427 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 63,756 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,577 miles

Airbag lamp on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim correct on no.2 height setting

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear axle bushes worn but no excessive play

Slight wear in handbrake lever mounting points- attention may be required soon

Fail 3 Jan 2013 60,577 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Airbag lamp on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim correct on no.2 height setting

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear axle bushes worn but no excessive play

Slight wear in handbrake lever mounting points- attention may be required soon

Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

considerable deterioration on front brake disc inner faces

deterioration on front wiper blades

n/s front door inner handle not secure

Fail 5 Jan 2012 55,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

considerable deterioration on front brake disc inner faces

deterioration on front wiper blades

n/s front door inner handle not secure

Pass 30 Dec 2010 50,111 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front nearside and offside brake disks rusty and worn

rear exhaust mount braking/poor

Fail 24 Dec 2010 50,111 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front nearside and offside brake disks rusty and worn

rear exhaust mount braking/poor

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,691 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,629 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 36,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 33,500 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,500 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,872 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 30,872 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 26,236 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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R29 TFR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R29 TFR, 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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R29 TFR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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