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R534 RJR

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,574 mi
Last recorded104,574 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 RJR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,574 miles

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

Offside sill corroded at front

Fail 21 Mar 2017 104,574 miles

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

Offside sill corroded at front

Pass 15 Mar 2016 100,679 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 96,091 miles

Offside Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,050 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 88,636 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 85,177 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,254 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,647 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,418 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,626 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 67,626 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,420 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 63,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 57,867 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2006 57,867 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)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 RJR is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJR, 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 RJR registered?

R534 RJR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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