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K22 KPW

1998 Renault Clio

Pink Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,492 mi
Last recorded111,492 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 KPW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2012 111,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

oil leak on engine.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 111,492 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

oil leak on engine.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 104,104 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 102,848 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

main beam warning light on dash not working

Pass 22 Dec 2008 94,891 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

cuts to nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2007 90,824 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 90,820 miles

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)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Dec 2007 90,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Offside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2006 78,697 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 78,696 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f coil spring corroded

slight intereation on rear lights † †o/s/ washer poor † †corrosion to front subframe † †corrosion to metal power steering pipes † †slight exhaust blow to down pipe area

Fail 25 Sep 2006 78,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 May 2005 67,082 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2005 67,082 miles

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

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

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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K22 KPW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Pink with a 1,598cc 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 K22 KPW, 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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K22 KPW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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