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R541 KPH

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,602 mi
Last recorded161,602 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 KPH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 161,602 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 161,591 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

both headlamps heavily frosted and beam patterns weak

centre rear seat belt missing

nearside inner door handle missing but opened using cable

Pass 9 Sep 2011 150,621 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 150,613 miles

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

nearside front antiroll bar drop link bushes heavily perished and split

nearside front disc heavily corroded and pitted

offside front tyre just above legal limit

small crack in swept area but not in zone a and not exceeding 40mm

Pass 1 Sep 2010 146,469 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 146,466 miles

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

nearside front brake disc corroded and pitted

offside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2009 132,599 miles

front number plate delaminating

chip in windscreen in swept area

nearside front coil spring corroded at base

offside front antiroll bar link bushes deteriated

Pass 2 Sep 2008 117,969 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 117,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 104,004 miles

as previous

Fail 25 Aug 2007 104,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 93,312 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 93,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust poor condition & corroded

o/s washer jet one of two not working

Pass 12 Nov 2005 78,297 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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R541 KPH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R541 KPH, 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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R541 KPH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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