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R401 TSN

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,165 mi
Last recorded76,165 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 TSN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 76,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front engine/suspension subframe corroding

offside front and nearside front suspension antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,690 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Mar 2009 72,690 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres badly cracked & perrished

nearside front & offside rear tyres on 2mm

nearside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,969 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 66,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

early signs of wear in n/s & o/s front bottom ball joints.

rear steel brake pipe (cross beam axle) corroded, advise attention.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 63,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 63,273 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 61,940 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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R401 TSN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R401 TSN, 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 R401 TSN registered?

R401 TSN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R401 TSN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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