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R517 KGP

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,173 mi
Last recorded89,173 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 KGP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,173 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,345 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 85,335 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,567 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front inside door handle missing but can still be opened from inside

nearside rear wing dented

Fail 27 Jul 2013 75,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front inside door handle missing but can still be opened from inside

nearside rear wing dented

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,756 miles

nearside interior door handle in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,400 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 65,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 50,686 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,541 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,841 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,905 miles

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

Offside Front 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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R517 KGP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R517 KGP, 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 R517 KGP registered?

R517 KGP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R517 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 KGP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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