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R487 DKO

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,303 mi
Last recorded92,303 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 DKO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 92,303 miles

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

clutch release bearing noisey

heavy corrosion on both seals and one little hole but not in a prescribed area

minor exhaust blow from exhaust joint

slight free play in steering

squeaking noise from steering

Fail 17 Feb 2011 92,303 miles

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

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

clutch release bearing noisey

heavy corrosion on both seals and one little hole but not in a prescribed area

minor exhaust blow from exhaust joint

slight free play in steering

squeaking noise from steering

Pass 12 Feb 2010 81,551 miles

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

squeak coming from steering in operation

Fail 10 Feb 2010 81,557 miles

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

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

squeak coming from steering in operation

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on o/s/f seal

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 10 Feb 2009 70,370 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion on o/s/f seal

slight play in steering coloum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet catch worn

Pass 14 Feb 2008 61,867 miles

bonnet catch worn but is scure

light corrosion on offside sill panel

minor exhaust blow from centre box and join

rear exhaust rubbers starting to split

slight free play in steering column

Pass 7 Feb 2007 56,846 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 49,634 miles

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

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

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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R487 DKO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R487 DKO, 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 R487 DKO registered?

R487 DKO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R487 DKO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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