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R398 TJM

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,990 mi
Last recorded68,990 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 TJM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,108 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,935 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,889 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 61,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 58,854 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 56,825 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,538 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 54,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,985 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 51,985 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,783 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 49,783 miles

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

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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R398 TJM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R398 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 R398 TJM registered?

R398 TJM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R398 TJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R398 TJM shows 14 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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