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R45 JFS

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,051 mi
Last recorded75,051 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 JFS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,051 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2010 74,790 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,501 miles

floor pan weak

nearside front tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 2.5mm

Fail 13 Feb 2008 63,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,785 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 56,435 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 46,495 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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R45 JFS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R45 JFS, 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 R45 JFS registered?

R45 JFS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R45 JFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 JFS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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