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R59 KGA

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,775 mi
Last recorded105,775 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 KGA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 105,775 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 99,481 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 99,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 94,377 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 94,377 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 94,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front registration deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2009 89,045 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 89,045 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 81,117 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 81,110 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Aug 2007 73,185 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 65,253 miles

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

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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R59 KGA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc 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 R59 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 R59 KGA registered?

R59 KGA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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