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R821 TJU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,355 mi
Last recorded79,355 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 TJU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 79,355 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 79,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 75,744 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 75,744 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 75,624 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front discs and pads wearing.

Pass 8 Dec 2007 70,648 miles

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

Two litres of engine oil added/ Paintwork damaged on both sides of vehicle/ Wheel trims damaged/ Engine and gearbox oil leak/ Slight corrosion to chassis rail/ Corrosion to front brake discs/ Corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 8 Dec 2007 70,648 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Two litres of engine oil added/ Paintwork damaged on both sides of vehicle/ Wheel trims damaged/ Engine and gearbox oil leak/ Slight corrosion to chassis rail/ Corrosion to front brake discs/ Corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,588 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Nov 2005 53,926 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clonk on nearside front driveshaft

rear tyres cracking in tyre walls

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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R821 TJU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R821 TJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R821 TJU registered?

R821 TJU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R821 TJU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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