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R699 TRD

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,557 mi
Last recorded95,557 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 TRD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,557 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front brake pad sensor wire cut not complete

nearside front seat base slightly insceure

spare wheel carrier slightly insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2012 98,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front brake pad sensor wire cut not complete

nearside front seat base slightly insceure

spare wheel carrier slightly insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2011 94,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side front headlight aim on lower limit

squeeling noise from engine bay

Fail 31 Jan 2011 94,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

squeeling noise from engine bay

Pass 1 Feb 2010 92,008 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 91,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r tyres near limit,rear sills,arches corroded,o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 87,096 miles

corrosion to inner front wings,arches

Fail 24 Jun 2008 87,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion to inner front wings,arches

Pass 1 Jun 2007 81,491 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 81,490 miles

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

parking brake high

Pass 17 May 2006 72,172 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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R699 TRD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R699 TRD, 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 R699 TRD registered?

R699 TRD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R699 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R699 TRD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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