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R808 JPF

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,762 mi
Last recorded44,762 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 JPF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,762 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jun 2012 44,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2011 40,981 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 40,981 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2010 40,743 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,924 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 39,924 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,611 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,125 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 35,247 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2006 35,247 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2005 32,991 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 32,991 miles

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

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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R808 JPF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R808 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 R808 JPF registered?

R808 JPF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R808 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 JPF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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