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R641 DKP

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,296 mi
Last recorded65,296 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 DKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,296 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 65,296 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

rear exhaust mount rubber deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,506 miles

n/s/r 3 point seat belt removed at time of test

side to side movement apprent at handbrake

Fail 6 Aug 2010 58,506 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

n/s/r 3 point seat belt removed at time of test

side to side movement apprent at handbrake

Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,544 miles

near side rear seat belt has been removed

Fail 10 Jul 2009 51,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

side to side movement at handbrake

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,064 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R TYRE VERY HEAVILY PERISHED AND STARTING TO SPLIT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake slight movement on pivit point

Fail 23 Jul 2008 44,955 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R TYRE VERY HEAVILY PERISHED AND STARTING TO SPLIT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake slight movement on pivit point

Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,161 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 42,108 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine sump plug leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,388 miles

corrosion to front brake discs † †rear exhaust box corroded †

Pass 26 Jul 2005 34,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R641 DKP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow 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 R641 DKP, 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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R641 DKP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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