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R51 SKH

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,185 mi
Last recorded90,185 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 SKH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2012 90,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from gearbox

slight scratches on windscreen

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked but is secure

Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,503 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 82,503 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2010 79,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2010 79,401 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 75,617 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 71,987 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 64,366 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 56,502 miles

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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R51 SKH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red 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 R51 SKH, 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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R51 SKH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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