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R835 TCY

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,689 mi
Last recorded71,689 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 TCY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 70,958 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 64,074 miles

Advise reposition nearside handbrake cable.

Advise resecure nearside number plate light.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,355 miles

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

air bag light on

battery clamp missing

both front bump stops braking up

Fail 2 Jun 2008 53,353 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

air bag light on

battery clamp missing

both front bump stops braking up

Pass 2 Feb 2007 49,679 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 46,021 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 46,007 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R835 TCY is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R835 TCY, 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 R835 TCY registered?

R835 TCY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 April 1998.

Is R835 TCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R835 TCY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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