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R126 KSF

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,588 mi
Last recorded107,588 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 KSF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 107,588 miles

advise as per sheet number 749983124162

Fail 3 May 2014 107,327 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust hanger deteriated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,838 miles

offside mirror in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2013 92,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside mirror in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2012 92,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 77,756 miles

all coil springs corroded

exhaust in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2011 77,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres close to legal limit

exhaust in poor condition

front discs poor condition

front pads low

rear brake inbalance 30%

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2010 66,691 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

small chip in zone a of screen

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,170 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 51,638 miles

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

noise from engine

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 May 2007 46,371 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 May 2006 40,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R126 KSF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R126 KSF, 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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R126 KSF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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