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R508 KKO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,708 mi
Last recorded55,708 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 KKO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 55,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

offside mirror slightly damaged

offside wiper blade poor condition

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre perishing

offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2009 55,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre perishing

offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,565 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

minor leak from joint on centre section of exhaust system

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2007 52,534 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 52,534 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,519 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 50,519 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

The offside mirror is cracked. †The bonnet stay is missing.

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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R508 KKO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R508 KKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R508 KKO?

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What year was R508 KKO registered?

R508 KKO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R508 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 KKO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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