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R537 KGU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

53,989 mi
Last recorded53,989 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 KGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 53,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 44,013 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in sidewall area

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leak

Fail 5 Dec 2017 44,013 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in sidewall area

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leak

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 44,002 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,254 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 43,254 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,400 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 42,400 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 41,484 miles

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

rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 21 Oct 2014 41,484 miles

rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 28 Oct 2013 40,477 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 40,477 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,280 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,463 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 36,463 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,402 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 34,401 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,682 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 32,682 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,746 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 25,919 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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R537 KGU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R537 KGU, 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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R537 KGU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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