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AKZ 3193

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,336 mi
Last recorded85,336 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 3193
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2013 85,336 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 79,314 miles

bad oil leak from engine

front number plate cracked

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

slight play in near side track rod

Fail 8 Feb 2012 79,296 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

bad oil leak from engine

front number plate cracked

slight play in near side track rod

Pass 18 Jan 2011 73,868 miles

bonnet catch and saefety catch stiff

n/s/f steering rack has slight play

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rear exhaust rubber worn

Fail 14 Jan 2011 73,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

bonnet catch and saefety catch stiff

n/s/f steering rack has slight play

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rear exhaust rubber worn

Pass 13 Jan 2010 69,744 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 69,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre and rear rear exhaust joints getting weak

nsf door latch on inside, in-secure/loose

unable to check condition of rear seatbelts, seats are folded down

Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,937 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 61,937 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,110 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 48,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 31,081 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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AKZ 3193 is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AKZ 3193, 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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AKZ 3193 is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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