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R711 CRJ

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,048 mi
Last recorded68,048 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 CRJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,172 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,008 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

slight cracking to front brake hoses

Fail 23 Sep 2011 56,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion to exhaust system

slight cracking to front brake hoses

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,647 miles

front brakes slightly binding

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 2 Oct 2009 42,647 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

front brakes slightly binding

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,901 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,891 miles

body and trims scratched

rear wiper split

slight wear on brake discs

Fail 6 Aug 2007 34,891 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body and trims scratched

rear wiper split

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,743 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

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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R711 CRJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R711 CRJ, 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 R711 CRJ registered?

R711 CRJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R711 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 CRJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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