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R391 RCJ

1998 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,649 mi
Last recorded112,649 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 RCJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 112,649 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 112,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,697 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,334 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 97,334 miles

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

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 93,327 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 90,934 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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R391 RCJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel 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 R391 RCJ, 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 R391 RCJ registered?

R391 RCJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R391 RCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R391 RCJ 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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