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R358 TJM

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,619 mi
Last recorded141,619 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 TJM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2007 141,619 miles

see advisory sheet 421442247453

Fail 8 Dec 2007 141,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearknob insecure

slight movement n/s/f top strut mount

spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Jan 2006 118,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2006 118,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R358 TJM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R358 TJM, 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 R358 TJM registered?

R358 TJM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R358 TJM safe to buy?

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