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R824 JGU

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,004 mi
Last recorded64,004 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 JGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 64,004 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 27 May 2009 64,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2008 58,957 miles

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

damage to front tyre walls

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 May 2007 53,889 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills corroded

centre section of exhaust slight blow

front discs slightly pitted inner edge

front indicators fading white

front number plate poor condition

nearside front anti roll bar link bushes poor condition

nearside front shock absorber damp

rear exhaust section in poor condition

rear shock absorber bushes perished

spare wheel cracked and split

Pass 25 May 2007 53,889 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

centre section of exhaust slight blow

front discs slightly pitted inner edge

front indicators fading white

front number plate poor condition

nearside front anti roll bar link bushes poor condition

nearside front shock absorber damp

rear exhaust section in poor condition

rear shock absorber bushes perished

spare wheel cracked and split

Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,405 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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R824 JGU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R824 JGU, 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 R824 JGU registered?

R824 JGU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R824 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R824 JGU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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