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R604 MKN

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,443 mi
Last recorded81,443 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 MKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 81,443 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 81,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,805 miles

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

front registration plate deteriated

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 15 Jan 2010 71,805 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate deteriated

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,236 miles

front registration plate damaged

nearside handbrake lagging

nearside rear tyre out of shape

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 7 Jan 2009 64,154 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate damaged

nearside handbrake lagging

nearside rear tyre out of shape

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,546 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 141,697 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 46,369 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 46,369 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 45,298 miles

ADVISE OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR CATCH STIFF

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2006 45,298 miles

ADVISE OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR CATCH STIFF

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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R604 MKN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R604 MKN, 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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R604 MKN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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