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R532 JGU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,012 mi
Last recorded73,012 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 JGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 73,012 miles

passenger front tyre has cut in sidewall, ok for mot test at this time.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 72,997 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

passenger front tyre has cut in sidewall, ok for mot test at this time.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 65,184 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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R532 JGU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R532 JGU, 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 R532 JGU registered?

R532 JGU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R532 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R532 JGU shows 3 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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