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R424 TSN

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,175 mi
Last recorded80,175 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 TSN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,175 miles

rear no.plate disc/front no.plate damaged/front o/s n/s discs rusty/overheated/f/r b/hoses rusty/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/surface cut n/.s fron t tyre outer wall RECOMMEND REPLACED/rack noisy stiff MONITOR/

Pass 3 Oct 2008 79,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no.platedamaged/drivers door hinges worn REPLACE/rear no plate disc/f.r b.hoses rusty/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/rack noisy MONITOR/SLIGHT GREASE LEAK O/S OUTER CV BOOT

Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,110 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 72,110 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers door sticky †front no.plate disc . †f/r b/hoses rusty †f/r susp sub frame rusty †slight det f/r susp r/bushes †tank straps rusty †rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,789 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 65,789 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

f/r b/hoses rusty †drivers door damaged †exhaust rusty †n/smirror damaged †f/r susp rusty †slight det f/r susp rusty

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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R424 TSN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R424 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 R424 TSN registered?

R424 TSN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R424 TSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 TSN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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