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R404 RJR

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,835 mi
Last recorded49,835 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 RJR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,835 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,245 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,720 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,013 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre perished

significant travel at parking brake lever

Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,651 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 31,074 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,510 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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R404 RJR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R404 RJR, 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 R404 RJR registered?

R404 RJR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R404 RJR safe to buy?

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