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R415 TJM

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,805 mi
Last recorded40,805 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 TJM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2010 40,805 miles

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

offside front headlight glass slightly insecure

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2010 40,805 miles

offside front headlight glass slightly insecure

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,281 miles

front tyres getting low

Fail 23 Sep 2009 39,277 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front tyres getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,522 miles

c/l; 562572

Fail 13 Sep 2008 36,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2007 29,556 miles

see checklist 510756

Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,749 miles

c/l 469083

Pass 26 Aug 2005 21,057 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 21,057 miles

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

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

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 TJM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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 R415 TJM registered?

R415 TJM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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