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R69 JGN

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,040 mi
Last recorded92,040 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 JGN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,040 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear chassis corroded outside prescribed areas

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2011 92,026 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear chassis corroded outside prescribed areas

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2010 90,993 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 90,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,772 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 68,723 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,378 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side rear brake hose metal ends corroded advise

off side front tyre worn on inner edge advise very slight

stone chip damage to near side head light glass advise

Pass 14 Nov 2005 42,034 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Nov 2005 41,982 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R69 JGN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R69 JGN, 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 R69 JGN registered?

R69 JGN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R69 JGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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