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R546 AKP

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,112 mi
Last recorded73,112 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 AKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2016 73,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,862 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 65,861 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 58,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 58,705 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,698 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting is deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2013 53,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting is deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,825 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 30,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 20,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 20,815 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 20,384 miles

brake fluid level a bit low

wiper blades split

Pass 12 May 2009 19,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 17,678 miles

offside front brake sticking very very slightly

Pass 16 May 2007 16,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 15,445 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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R546 AKP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R546 AKP, 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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R546 AKP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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