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A18 KFF

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

57,564 mi
Last recorded57,564 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 KFF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2010 57,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres split and perished

corrosion in o/s outer sill panel

n/s/f antiroll bar bushes worn

part of high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,142 miles

N/S door mirror held on with tape

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 52,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

N/S door mirror held on with tape

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,388 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls split and perished

o/s/door mirror damaged

part of high level brake light not working

Fail 12 Feb 2008 45,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls split and perished

brake fluid level low

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/door mirror damaged

part of high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,658 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 37,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

part of high level brake light not working

Fail 9 Feb 2006 27,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

only part of high level brake light working

Pass 9 Feb 2006 27,011 miles

only part of high level brake light working

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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A18 KFF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 A18 KFF, 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 A18 KFF registered?

A18 KFF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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