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R504 TLM

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,439 mi
Last recorded75,439 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 TLM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,439 miles

Air bag warning light on

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil warning light on

Fail 1 Feb 2011 75,439 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Air bag warning light on

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2010 72,140 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 72,140 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 67,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,697 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,890 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 62,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 58,658 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 58,658 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2006 53,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R504 TLM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R504 TLM, 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 R504 TLM registered?

R504 TLM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R504 TLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R504 TLM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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