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R252 KKO

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,255 mi
Last recorded82,255 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 KKO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,255 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

brake hoses wearing,front link rod bushes wearing,exhaust slight leaks/corroded,suspension components+sills+offside front inner wing corroding,rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,433 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

o/s/f inner wing corroded,n/s outer sill at rear corroding,front brake hoses perishing,rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Mar 2017 81,432 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

o/s/f inner wing corroded,n/s outer sill at rear corroding,front brake hoses perishing,rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side front body work damaged

play in inner steering rack joints.

wear in front anti roll bar drop link bushes.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 97,470 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side front body work damaged

play in inner steering rack joints.

wear in front anti roll bar drop link bushes.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear wheel bearing getting noisy,front suspension link rod bushes wearing,n/s outer c,v, boot leaking?,suspension components+sills+chassis members+wheel arches corroding

rear brake readings getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,269 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 74,267 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 72,103 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 72,103 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 68,893 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front coil springs corroded

both front outer anti roll bar bushes slightly corroded

both front shocks slight weep

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,893 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front outer anti roll bar bushes slightly corroded

both front shocks slight weep

Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,661 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 61,919 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,919 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 56,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 56,230 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,628 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 49,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,385 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 36,555 miles

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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R252 KKO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R252 KKO, 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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R252 KKO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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