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R4 LRN

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,371 mi
Last recorded99,371 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 LRN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 99,371 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box mounting worn

Pass 2 May 2013 93,905 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2012 88,335 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 88,335 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 84,098 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 84,096 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 83,869 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 83,869 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front lower skirt torn down,repaired.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 74,722 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 74,722 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 65,685 miles

windsreen damage

Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,572 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,499 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 34,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre tread low

windsreen damage o/s

Pass 15 Jul 2005 31,640 miles

o/s screen washer poor

Fail 15 Jul 2005 31,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s screen washer poor

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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R4 LRN is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 71,557 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 R4 LRN, 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 27 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R4 LRN registered?

R4 LRN is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 July 1999.

Is R4 LRN safe to buy?

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