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R448 RJR

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,487 mi
Last recorded85,487 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 RJR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,487 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 85,487 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 80,885 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 80,885 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 77,446 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,105 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 75,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 71,656 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 71,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 68,763 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 68,763 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2006 65,912 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 65,912 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R448 RJR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R448 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R448 RJR registered?

R448 RJR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R448 RJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 RJR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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