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R255 XCK

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,413 mi
Last recorded67,413 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 XCK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,413 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 67,413 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2013 64,588 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 62,495 miles

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Jan 2012

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front tyres starting to deteriorate

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,925 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,753 miles

Spare tyre defective

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Jan 2010 57,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,835 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 54,834 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,884 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,751 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 48,997 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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R255 XCK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R255 XCK, 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 R255 XCK registered?

R255 XCK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R255 XCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 XCK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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