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R53 TFR

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,010 mi
Last recorded59,010 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 TFR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 59,010 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 57,997 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 57,997 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Pass 15 May 2014 53,861 miles

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

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

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 15 May 2013 51,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear rubber mount weak

front subframe starting to corrode

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 14 May 2012 47,850 miles

drivers door step corroding

Pass 13 May 2011 44,938 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 44,938 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2010 42,566 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 39,215 miles

front tyres deteriorated and starting to wear low

Pass 14 May 2008 35,617 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 33,796 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 33,796 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2006 31,381 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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R53 TFR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R53 TFR, 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 R53 TFR registered?

R53 TFR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R53 TFR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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