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R51 TFR

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,556 mi
Last recorded112,556 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 TFR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 112,556 miles

front no plate cracked.

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 112,556 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front no plate cracked.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 106,096 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 95,656 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front no. plate cracked

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

Oil leak

Play in n/s of rack

Screen marked

Fail 7 Nov 2007 95,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front no. plate cracked

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

Oil leak

Play in n/s of rack

Screen marked

Pass 9 Nov 2006 90,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate slightly cracked

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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R51 TFR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R51 TFR, 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 R51 TFR registered?

R51 TFR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R51 TFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R51 TFR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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