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R534 DJN

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,006 mi
Last recorded54,006 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 DJN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,006 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

play n/s inner rack joint

play o/s inner rack joint

spare tyre close to limit void of tread outer edge

Fail 20 Jan 2011 54,006 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

play n/s inner rack joint

play o/s inner rack joint

spare tyre close to limit void of tread outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,476 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

R/H door mirror loose

Slight play inner rack ball joint N/S

Fail 22 Jan 2010 49,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

R/H door mirror loose

Slight play inner rack ball joint N/S

Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,531 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both front steering rack arm inner bushes

Exhaust system abit corroded (esp union areas)

Front end chassis/crossmember top areas getting abit corroded and around subframe mounts

Front subframe getting abit corroded

N/S/R chassis area near top shock absorber mount getting abit corroded

N/S/R inner sill edge area abit corroded

O/S/R tyre abit low on tread at outer tread edge

Spear tyre getting near limits of wear and abit cracked and perrished

Fail 14 Jan 2009 44,528 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both front steering rack arm inner bushes

Exhaust system abit corroded (esp union areas)

Front end chassis/crossmember top areas getting abit corroded and around subframe mounts

Front subframe getting abit corroded

N/S/R chassis area near top shock absorber mount getting abit corroded

N/S/R inner sill edge area abit corroded

O/S/R tyre abit low on tread at outer tread edge

Spear tyre getting near limits of wear and abit cracked and perrished

Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,040 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 31,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R534 DJN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R534 DJN, 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 R534 DJN registered?

R534 DJN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R534 DJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R534 DJN shows 9 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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