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R610 MKO

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,828 mi
Last recorded96,828 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 MKO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 96,828 miles

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

n/s/f chassis leg slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2009 96,828 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f chassis leg slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 87,061 miles

battery insecure

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

v.slight play in o/s/f wheel brg

Fail 8 Oct 2008 87,061 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery insecure

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

v.slight play in o/s/f wheel brg

Pass 10 Oct 2007 79,075 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

N/S/R WHEEL BRG NOISY

O/S INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 79,068 miles

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

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

BATTERY INSECURE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

N/S/R WHEEL BRG NOISY

O/S INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 72,538 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 72,538 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 66,476 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 66,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R610 MKO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R610 MKO, 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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R610 MKO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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