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R199 KAP

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,060 mi
Last recorded135,060 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 KAP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 135,060 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 134,985 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 125,205 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 113,793 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 101,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

os wiper blade split but clears screen at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2008 101,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

os wiper blade split but clears screen at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2007 90,624 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 87,842 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

grease leak from offside front cv boot

Fail 18 Aug 2006 87,842 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

grease leak from offside front cv boot

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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R199 KAP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R199 KAP, 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 R199 KAP registered?

R199 KAP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R199 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 KAP shows 9 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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