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R639 JPF

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

47,255 mi
Last recorded47,255 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 JPF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering joint as play

excss oil leaks

Fail 25 Feb 2016 47,255 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Inner steering joint as play

excss oil leaks

Pass 25 Feb 2015 42,714 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 42,714 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,278 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 40,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,327 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 39,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

deep cut in both rear tyres (perished) strong advise

Fail 22 Feb 2012 37,938 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,938 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,672 miles

n/s/f wheel rough when rotated

o/s wiper split but still clearing screen

Fail 25 Feb 2010 35,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,466 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,966 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 33,966 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,568 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,751 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 29,751 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,718 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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R639 JPF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R639 JPF, 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 R639 JPF registered?

R639 JPF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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