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R465 LKN

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,248 mi
Last recorded36,248 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 LKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,248 miles

LIGHT SCRATCH IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN

N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHING

O/S/R FOOTBRAKE EFFORT LOW

Fail 17 Jul 2009 36,247 miles

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

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

LIGHT SCRATCH IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN

N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHING

O/S/R FOOTBRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,745 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 31,745 miles

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

FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN

Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,207 miles

REAR BRAKE EFFORT LOW ON ROLLER TEST

Pass 15 Jul 2006 26,581 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 26,581 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN LOW

O/S/R TYRE IN POOR CONDITION,OUTER SIDEWALL BADLY PERISHED.CRACKING

Pass 6 Jul 2005 22,304 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 22,304 miles

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

DEEP CUT IN N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

EMISSION TEST ABORTED ENGINE OVER HEATING. LAMDBA READING WAS TO HIGH

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE OUTER CASING PERISHING ADVISE REPLACMENT

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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R465 LKN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R465 LKN, 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 R465 LKN registered?

R465 LKN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R465 LKN safe to buy?

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