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R771 TLN

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,394 mi
Last recorded130,394 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 TLN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 130,394 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 129,438 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 128,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 128,606 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 127,963 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 127,313 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 121,698 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 121,642 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 121,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 105,428 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 105,426 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 92,909 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)

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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R771 TLN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R771 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 R771 TLN registered?

R771 TLN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R771 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R771 TLN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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