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R781 JPF

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,374 mi
Last recorded62,374 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 JPF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,374 miles

N/S/F CV BOOT HAS SMALL HOLE

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,049 miles

both front anti-rollbar linkages worn

nearside rear lens damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2011 54,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front anti-rollbar linkages worn

nearside rear lens damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,006 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 49,002 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,242 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 47,242 miles

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

OSF TYRE WEAR......UNEVEN / CLOSE TO LIMIT ADVISE TRACKING WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION

Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,125 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 44,105 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 41,182 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 38,105 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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R781 JPF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R781 JPF, 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 R781 JPF registered?

R781 JPF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R781 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 JPF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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