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R49 KNH

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,762 mi
Last recorded79,762 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 KNH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 79,762 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/side front tyre starting to perish

o/side rear tyre starting to perish inner sidewall

rear exhaust bracket condition poor

Pass 15 May 2017 79,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 79,061 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 May 2015 78,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres perished between treads

Fail 20 May 2015 78,539 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres perished between treads

Pass 21 May 2014 78,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 78,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 77,890 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 77,889 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 77,732 miles

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

rear axel beam bushes in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2010 77,605 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 77,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 72,611 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 68,674 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,687 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R49 KNH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R49 KNH, 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 R49 KNH registered?

R49 KNH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R49 KNH safe to buy?

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