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R415 JEU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,803 mi
Last recorded134,803 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 JEU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 134,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2008 120,484 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 110,003 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 110,003 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 110,003 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

OIL/COOLAN T MIN F ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES POOR CONDITION GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION O/S/F SHOCK DAMP TYRE PRESS LOW?

Pass 15 Feb 2006 98,583 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 98,557 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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R415 JEU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue 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 R415 JEU, 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 R415 JEU registered?

R415 JEU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R415 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R415 JEU 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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