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R440 JEU

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,600 mi
Last recorded43,600 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 JEU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 43,600 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 41,840 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 41,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,071 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 40,071 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 38,426 miles

Front brake discs corroded not considered excessive recommend replacing when brake pads next changed.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,426 miles

Front brake discs corroded not considered excessive recommend replacing when brake pads next changed.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2006 36,189 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 34,119 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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R440 JEU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R440 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 R440 JEU registered?

R440 JEU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is R440 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R440 JEU shows 9 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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