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R762 TMJ

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,526 mi
Last recorded135,526 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 TMJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 135,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2007 135,526 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2006 122,890 miles

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

n/s O/s/ front chassis rails surface rusting

Pass 30 Mar 2006 114,141 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 114,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NS REAR LAMP DAMAGED †OIL LREAK FROM ENGINE †

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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R762 TMJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R762 TMJ, 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 R762 TMJ registered?

R762 TMJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R762 TMJ safe to buy?

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