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R546 KGE

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,737 mi
Last recorded75,737 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 KGE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 75,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch mechanism stiff

corrosion build up on front lower subframe

corrosion on nearside rear floor

damage on exhaust tailpipe tip

fuel filler flap insecure

nearside rear tyre soft

Fail 25 Nov 2009 75,736 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch mechanism stiff

corrosion build up on front lower subframe

corrosion on nearside rear floor

damage on exhaust tailpipe tip

fuel filler flap insecure

nearside rear tyre soft

noise from belt area of engine,possible water pump

Pass 18 Nov 2008 66,672 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 66,672 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet lock mechanism operation stiff

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

slight leak at exhaust centre joint

small areas of corrosion developing on vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,107 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 58,107 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

front brake pad lining level low

nearside tail light unit damaged

slight leaks in exhaust system at joints

Pass 28 Nov 2006 50,204 miles

corrosion build up on front subframe

exhaust heatshields insecure at rear

front indicators faded slightly

load sensor valve sticking slightly

nearside front interior door handle missing

offside and nearside rear tyre tread area starting to crack

slight low reading on offside rear brake on roller brake test

Pass 25 May 2005 40,383 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 KGE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KGE, 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 KGE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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