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C4 KEL

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,253 mi
Last recorded126,253 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 KEL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 126,253 miles

Front brake discs scored

O/S/F inner door handle missing

Fail 19 Sep 2011 126,253 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake discs scored

O/S/F inner door handle missing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 125,234 miles

N/S/R inner door handle missing

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

O/S/F inner door handle missing

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 125,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

N/S/R inner door handle missing

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

O/S/F inner door handle missing

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 114,815 miles

Front brake disc's very rusty.

head light lenes in poor condition.

n/s rack gaiter in poor condition.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 104,927 miles

Battery insecure

unable to open n/s/r door

Fail 4 Oct 2008 104,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 8 Oct 2007 98,452 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 85,148 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 85,148 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ft pads look low but difficult to assess

o/s aim pattern weak

Pass 28 Sep 2005 71,018 miles

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

rear axle bushes beginning to split

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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C4 KEL is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 C4 KEL, 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 C4 KEL registered?

C4 KEL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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