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R544 NLJ

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,621 mi
Last recorded57,621 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 NLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,621 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 57,617 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 53,354 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 53,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 49,231 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES. †OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST. †EXAHUST SLIGHT LEAK AT REAR JOINT AS MARKED,

Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,146 miles

NERASIDE WIPER RUBBER STARTING TO SPLIT.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,754 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R544 NLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R544 NLJ, 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 R544 NLJ registered?

R544 NLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R544 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 NLJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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