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R532 MKO

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,697 mi
Last recorded97,697 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 MKO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 97,697 miles

advise new wiper blades

centre to rear ex. pipe joint minor blow

front roll bar link sandwich rubbers split but no play

minor o/s/r earth fault on lamp

n/s/f shock weap

n/s/f steering rack boot minor perrishing

o/s/f h/lamp patt poor, advise new lamp

play in h/brake pivot

rearmost exhaust rubber starting to collapse

spare tyre soft

Fail 26 Feb 2010 97,697 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise new wiper blades

centre to rear ex. pipe joint minor blow

front roll bar link sandwich rubbers split but no play

minor o/s/r earth fault on lamp

n/s/f shock weap

n/s/f steering rack boot minor perrishing

o/s/f h/lamp patt poor, advise new lamp

play in h/brake pivot

rearmost exhaust rubber starting to collapse

spare tyre soft

Pass 27 Jan 2009 95,724 miles

Advise, both front head lights are dim, due to headlight lens

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

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

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

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

auxiliary belts are perished

both rear brake hose ferrals are coroded

Fail 23 Jan 2009 95,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise, both front head lights are dim, due to headlight lens

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

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

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

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

auxiliary belts are perished

both rear brake hose ferrals are coroded

Pass 26 Jan 2008 82,468 miles

Advise slight inbalance between both rear wheels.

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting starting to deteriorate.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 69,114 miles

Advise on cambelt.

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting perishing.

Fail 19 Jan 2007 69,114 miles

Advise on cambelt.

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust mounting perishing.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 55,410 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 55,410 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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R532 MKO 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 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R532 MKO, 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 R532 MKO registered?

R532 MKO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R532 MKO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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