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R71 TLN

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,652 mi
Last recorded59,652 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 TLN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 59,652 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 58,252 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX/ MIDDLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 58,252 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX/ MIDDLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear REAR WASHER NOT CLEANING CLEARLY

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 56,794 miles

ADVICE EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH. (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 55,081 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres started to crack on outer walls

Fail 15 Dec 2016 55,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres started to crack on outer walls

Pass 16 Dec 2015 52,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,531 miles

1.advice n/s/f. tyre outer wall cracking.

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,564 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,777 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 46,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,563 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 45,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,969 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,279 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,757 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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R71 TLN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R71 TLN, 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 R71 TLN registered?

R71 TLN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R71 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 TLN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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