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R153 KGD

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

36,308 mi
Last recorded36,308 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 KGD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2011 36,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 28,216 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,216 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 21,069 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 21,069 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,908 miles

rear exhaust mounting badly worn and perished

Fail 23 Jun 2008 19,908 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust mounting badly worn and perished

Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,362 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 18,361 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 17,131 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 17,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R153 KGD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R153 KGD, 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 R153 KGD registered?

R153 KGD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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