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R271 KDG

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,762 mi
Last recorded51,762 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 KDG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,762 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 49,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 49,187 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 47,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 45,237 miles

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

rear registration plate cracked.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 39,048 miles

rear reg plate cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2011 38,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

rear reg plate cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2010 30,776 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,223 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 26,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,394 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 17,115 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 14,178 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 13,458 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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R271 KDG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R271 KDG, 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 R271 KDG registered?

R271 KDG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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