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R460 KGO

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

110,834 mi
Last recorded110,834 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 KGO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 110,834 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 99,957 miles

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

bonnet checkstrap broken

n/s/f brake warning light wire broken

n/s/r tyre cracking on walls

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre badly cracking on walls

Fail 4 Feb 2012 99,957 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet checkstrap broken

n/s/f brake warning light wire broken

n/s/r tyre cracking on walls

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre badly cracking on walls

Pass 7 Feb 2011 90,208 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 89,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 84,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine cooling fan not working

n/s/r bumper corner insecure

possible front brake pads low

slight leak on gearbox oil seal

Fail 23 Jan 2010 84,159 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine cooling fan not working

n/s/r bumper corner insecure

possible front brake pads low

slight leak on gearbox oil seal

Pass 21 Jan 2009 77,996 miles

front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded at end of plastic cover (possibly more corroded under cover)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jan 2009 77,951 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded at end of plastic cover (possibly more corroded under cover)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Feb 2008 72,118 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 72,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 65,523 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 65,523 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 60,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 60,053 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R460 KGO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R460 KGO, 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 R460 KGO registered?

R460 KGO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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