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R433 KPE

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,763 mi
Last recorded102,763 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 KPE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2010 102,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front drive shaft split pin missing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 99,751 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside front wheel rim badly corroded

nearside rear chassis corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

the nearside sill which has been replaced needs to have more spot welds along the lower edge

Fail 17 Mar 2009 99,494 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both wiper rubbers split

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside door step corroded

nearside rear chassis corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 94,075 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 94,034 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 85,585 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 85,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 74,269 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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R433 KPE is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R433 KPE, 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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R433 KPE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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