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R615 UKO

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,415 mi
Last recorded85,415 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 UKO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 85,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 85,401 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,004 miles

osr tyre in old/poor condition

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 82,656 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 82,656 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 81,077 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 81,077 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 79,667 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 79,667 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 75,897 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 67,051 miles

slight rumblimg from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 May 2010 67,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight rumblimg from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2009 59,684 miles

windscreen scratched outside swept area

Fail 13 May 2009 59,684 miles

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

windscreen scratched outside swept area

Fail 16 May 2008 52,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 May 2008 52,002 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 May 2007 43,297 miles

Rear wiperblade split.

Slight damage to drivers seatbelt.

Fail 8 May 2007 43,297 miles

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

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

Front discs worn and corroded,pads look slightly low

Power steering fluid looks contaminated

Rear wiperblade split

Slight damage to drivers seatbelt

Small splits to both front wiperblades

Unable to see fully,but lower end of nearside front coil spring feels corroded and split

Pass 9 May 2006 35,747 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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R615 UKO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R615 UKO, 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 R615 UKO registered?

R615 UKO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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