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R558 TFL

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,729 mi
Last recorded49,729 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 TFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,729 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 49,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 121,211 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 121,144 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both headlamp lenses degrading

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both rear tyres perished, nearside rear worn to 2mm on outer tread sholder

Catalyst to middle exhaust section and middle exhaust to rear section joints and clamps very rusty

Exhaust back box hanger perished and splitting

Front and rear number plates degrading

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Slight leakage from nearside front shock absorber

Pass 2 Jun 2008 114,209 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2007 107,046 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 107,046 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 92,619 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 92,619 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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R558 TFL is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R558 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 R558 TFL registered?

R558 TFL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R558 TFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 TFL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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