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R450 TBK

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,335 mi
Last recorded74,335 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 TBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,335 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,174 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake disc grooved

generall corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen rubber seal

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,568 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 55,265 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,010 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 50,010 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 45,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,445 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R450 TBK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R450 TBK, 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 R450 TBK registered?

R450 TBK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R450 TBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 TBK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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