MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,932 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front number plate poor condition
nearside rear brake back plate damp
offside front seatbelt stalk surround insecure
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
body trim is missing
bonnet is damaged
exhaust support rubbers are badly perished
front number plate condition is poor
rear wiper rubber is split
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
body trim is missing n/s
bonnet is damaged
exhaust support rubbers are badly perished
front number plate condition is poor
o/s hand brake is slow to operate
rear wiper rubber is split
front number plate poor
nearside rear wheel trim missing
rear service brake performance low
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front number plate poor
Nearside rear trim missing
Rear foot brake effort poor
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R261 KGU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc 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 R261 KGU, 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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How do I check the history of R261 KGU?
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What year was R261 KGU registered?
R261 KGU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R261 KGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R261 KGU 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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