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R623 TFJ

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,048 mi
Last recorded136,048 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 TFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2009 136,048 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 136,048 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 130,015 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 130,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 109,269 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 85,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 58,814 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PAD CONDITION

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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R623 TFJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange 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 R623 TFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R623 TFJ registered?

R623 TFJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R623 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R623 TFJ 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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