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R537 TFL

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,311 mi
Last recorded163,311 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 TFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 163,311 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 154,466 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 154,466 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 143,074 miles

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

OSF tyre punctured

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 124,036 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 103,856 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 82,266 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 82,258 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R537 TFL is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R537 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 R537 TFL registered?

R537 TFL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 July 1998.

Is R537 TFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R537 TFL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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