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R148 KSF

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,184 mi
Last recorded111,184 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 KSF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 111,184 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 111,184 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 103,210 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 103,210 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 89,558 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2005 89,558 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

oil leak

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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R148 KSF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R148 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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What year was R148 KSF registered?

R148 KSF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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