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R709 TLM

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,775 mi
Last recorded80,775 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,775 miles

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

nearside rear tyre becoming out of shape

Fail 10 Oct 2013 80,772 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre becoming out of shape

Pass 15 Oct 2012 73,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 57,095 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 42,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2008 29,849 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres slight perishing to sidewalls

front number plate becoming poor

Pass 1 Nov 2008 29,849 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

all 4 tyres slight perishing to sidewalls

front number plate becoming poor

Pass 12 Nov 2007 16,741 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,993 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 14,850 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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R709 TLM 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 81.8%.

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 R709 TLM, 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 TLM registered?

R709 TLM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R709 TLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R709 TLM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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