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R576 KAB

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,155 mi
Last recorded121,155 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 KAB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 121,155 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 120,863 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine sump rust blisters and seeping oil

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

under-side of vehicle generally rusted

Pass 26 Aug 2011 110,882 miles

Corrosion developing in N/S and O/S inner and outer lower sill panels

Corrosion developing throughout

Corrosion to O/S and N/S rear chassis rails

Damage and corrosion to O/S front chassis and floor panel

Spare wheel misssing

Power steering pipe assembly (under o/s of engine) insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2011 110,876 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion developing in N/S and O/S inner and outer lower sill panels

Corrosion developing throughout

Corrosion to O/S and N/S rear chassis rails

Damage and corrosion to O/S front chassis and floor panel

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel misssing

Power steering pipe assembly (under o/s of engine) insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2010 107,356 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 105,890 miles

coolant leak on expansion bottle

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

wiper blades loose in arms

Fail 17 Jan 2009 105,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coolant leak on expansion bottle

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

wiper blades loose in arms

Pass 11 Feb 2008 98,230 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 98,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 87,088 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 79,496 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 79,496 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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R576 KAB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R576 KAB, 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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R576 KAB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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