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R672 TLN

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,330 mi
Last recorded21,330 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 TLN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 21,330 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 21,330 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 20,369 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 20,396 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 19,416 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 19,416 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside tyre outer wall as cut no cords showing

Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,231 miles

advise n/s front door mirror condition.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 16,724 miles

advise front tyres cuts on outer side walls.

Fail 9 Dec 2008 16,724 miles

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

advise front tyres cuts on outer side walls.

Fail 18 Dec 2007 15,272 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 15,272 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 13,792 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 13,792 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 12,421 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R672 TLN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R672 TLN, 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 R672 TLN registered?

R672 TLN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R672 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R672 TLN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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