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R449 JKO

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,923 mi
Last recorded88,923 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 JKO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 88,923 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 88,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 80,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen scarred

Fail 2 Sep 2009 80,770 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen scarred

Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,240 miles

1x rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,751 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 49,740 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 49,332 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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R449 JKO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R449 JKO, 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 R449 JKO registered?

R449 JKO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 April 1998.

Is R449 JKO safe to buy?

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