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R56 KGA

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,078 mi
Last recorded104,078 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 KGA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 104,078 miles

exhaust back box rubber split

exhaust heat shields loose

battery insecure

both head lamp lenses worn/faded, beam images a bit faint/dim

both rear sills slightly corroded/bubbling (o/s worse)

brake load valve stiff but moves

front of subframe rusty, slight damage o/s/f

front wiper blades slightly worn/split

hand brake slightly loose and travel high

inner faces front brake discs worn

n/s and o/s floor pan, slightly corroded/weak around rubber grommets

n/s floor pan corroded/holed around rubber grommet

n/s steering rack boot cracking

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/f indicator pale

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly cracked, slight grease leak small inner clip

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r side light dim, came on when tapped

no rubber on rear wiper blade

number plate light came on when tapped, dim

o/s outer cv boot slightly cracked

o/s sill ( in door shut) slightly corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded, small piece broken off bottom coil, located securely on strut

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/f sill/floor lip damaged

o/s/r side light slightly affected by indicator/hazards

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

oil leak

rear axle bushes split

rear brake performance a bit low

slight play/knock both front drop links/rubbers worn/perished

sump rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2011 101,504 miles

both headlamp beam images dim

both sills starting to corroded/go waek

brake compensator valve stiff but does move

coolant leak

hole in n/s of floor pan, where rubber grommet should be, close to seat belt mount point

n/s steering rack boot cracked

n/s/f coil spring slightly corroded

n/s/f indicator pale

no rubber on rear wiper blade

number plate light dim

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f sidelight dim

oil leak

play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 1 Sep 2010 95,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 95,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 81,985 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 73,377 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 73,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,399 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 59,682 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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R56 KGA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R56 KGA, 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 R56 KGA registered?

R56 KGA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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