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J2 KWC

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,376 mi
Last recorded43,376 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 KWC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,376 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres perished

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 15 Jul 2015 43,366 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

engine misfire

front brake discs worn

front tyres perished

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,891 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,304 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,423 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall perishing

offside front tyre side wall perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2012 41,423 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall perishing

offside front tyre side wall perishing

oil sump plug leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,549 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 40,549 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,744 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,686 miles

front shock absorbers slightly soft

Fail 14 Jul 2008 37,100 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,100 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,529 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriorated-strongly advise

Fail 20 Jul 2006 34,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre perished on tread.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,161 miles

Offside rear tyre perished on tread.

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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J2 KWC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J2 KWC, 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 J2 KWC registered?

J2 KWC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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The MOT history for J2 KWC shows 15 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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