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R546 NLJ

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

75,136 mi
Last recorded75,136 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 NLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 75,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust noisey

nearside headlamp has a poor beam pattern

Fail 21 May 2015 75,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust noisey

nearside headlamp has a poor beam pattern

Pass 15 May 2014 73,866 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 73,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 70,026 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perrish

Fail 17 May 2013 70,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perrish

Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mounting is damaged but is secured by cable tie

Fail 18 Apr 2012 69,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mounting is damaged but is secured by cable tie

Fail 12 Apr 2012 69,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mounting is damaged but is secured by cable tie

Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,774 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 68,774 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,226 miles

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

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

spare tyre sidewall perished

Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,592 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 63,591 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 61,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 58,161 miles

rear silencer small blow

Pass 14 Mar 2006 50,385 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 50,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R546 NLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R546 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 R546 NLJ registered?

R546 NLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R546 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R546 NLJ shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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