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R534 TFL

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,747 mi
Last recorded106,747 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 TFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 106,747 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2017
Pass 5 Sep 2015 99,218 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,272 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 90,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs look worn and pads look low

Imbalance is on front axle

Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,880 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 83,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,696 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Front shock absorbers damp

Nearside front tyre tread depth low

Offside front tyre cracking in treads

Pass 13 Jun 2011 70,170 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,455 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,245 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 65,245 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,959 miles

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

O/S headlight misting and affecting the pattern

Pass 3 Jul 2007 57,046 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 57,046 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,750 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount starting to perish

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 TFL is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue 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 TFL, 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 TFL registered?

R534 TFL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R534 TFL safe to buy?

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