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R379 SFJ

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,361 mi
Last recorded80,361 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 SFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,361 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 80,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 73,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

engine oil level was below minimum level (3 1/2 litres of oil added)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 73,741 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front tyres are wearing very badly on inner edges. (see also steering rack)

engine oil level was below minimum level (3 1/2 litres of oil added)

steering rack has excessive amounts of play felt at nearside front roadwheel!! ( ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 64,968 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,842 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 60,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,481 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 57,970 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 54,450 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 54,450 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both rear wheel bearings starting to rumble

Front exhaust pipe and catalyst corroding

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,881 miles

Nearside front wheel trim broken.

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal wear limit

Rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode.

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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R379 SFJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R379 SFJ, 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 R379 SFJ registered?

R379 SFJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R379 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R379 SFJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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