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R462 KVL

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,890 mi
Last recorded55,890 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 KVL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,890 miles

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

corrosion on o/s outer sill recommend further work

corrosion started on front to rear main brake pipes

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

ignition key immobilizer difficult to operate

rear silencer corroded

unable to see front inner brake pad thickness

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2011 55,885 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

corrosion on o/s outer sill recommend further work

corrosion started on front to rear main brake pipes

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

ignition key immobilizer difficult to operate

rear silencer corroded

unable to see front inner brake pad thickness

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,596 miles

both outer sills and rear b/post/ starting to corrode

front brakes has slight brake fluctuation

n/s wiper smearing screen

n/s/f brake inner brake discs worn scored recommend new front brake discs

only 3 seat belts fitted not including drivers belt only 2 rear seat belts fitted

rear silencer corroding

Fail 15 Mar 2010 52,592 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both outer sills and rear b/post/ starting to corrode

front brakes has slight brake fluctuation

n/s wiper smearing screen

n/s/f brake inner brake discs worn scored recommend new front brake discs

only 3 seat belts fitted not including drivers belt only 2 rear seat belts fitted

puncture in n/s/f tyre and tread low

rear silencer corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,145 miles

corrosion on o/s/r outer B post

corrosion started on n/s/r outer sill

grease around o/s/f outer c/v gaiter no split on gaiter found

n/s/f coil spring corroding

only 3 seats belts fitted not including drivers only 2 seat belts fitted at rear

slightly beam pattern on o/s

wipers smearing screen slightly and has light scratch marks on windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,104 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 45,100 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 40,824 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,824 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 37,063 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,063 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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R462 KVL is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R462 KVL, 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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R462 KVL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R462 KVL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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