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R709 BRJ

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,925 mi
Last recorded38,925 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 BRJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 38,925 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 38,925 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,646 miles

Brake pedal ,travel longer than expected.

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Centre rear seat belt missing, both others are present.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger front door interior handle missing, but the door is capable of being opened by pulling the cable

Fail 13 Sep 2008 31,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pedal ,travel longer than expected.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Centre rear seat belt missing, both others are present.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger front door interior handle missing, but the door is capable of being opened by pulling the cable

Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,761 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 19,760 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,499 miles

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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R709 BRJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R709 BRJ, 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 R709 BRJ registered?

R709 BRJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R709 BRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R709 BRJ shows 7 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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