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R404 KBX

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,023 mi
Last recorded101,023 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 KBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 101,023 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Jul 2016 100,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,396 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

rear axle bushes perished

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Jul 2015 91,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

rear axle bushes perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,081 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 85,104 miles

Advise on slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Aug 2013 85,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Advise on slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2012 82,553 miles

ADVISE/SLIGHT CORROSION IN OFFSIDE SILL.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 76,426 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 76,426 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ADVISE/ REAR REG PLATE IS DETERIORATING.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,795 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 71,795 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,362 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 68,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 57,442 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 57,442 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,032 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 51,032 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R404 KBX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R404 KBX, 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 R404 KBX registered?

R404 KBX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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