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R573 TFL

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,953 mi
Last recorded145,953 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 TFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 145,953 miles

Oil leak

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2012 145,953 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2011 134,202 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 134,202 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 129,360 miles

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

nearside exterior handle missing

Fail 16 Jan 2010 129,360 miles

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

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

nearside exterior handle missing

Pass 27 Jan 2009 122,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f door sill rusty

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Fail 27 Jan 2009 122,056 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f door sill rusty

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Pass 16 Oct 2007 113,698 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 113,698 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 104,277 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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R573 TFL is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R573 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 R573 TFL registered?

R573 TFL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R573 TFL safe to buy?

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