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R646 FKP

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,311 mi
Last recorded98,311 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 FKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 98,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive lamda sensor has been cut (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 93,125 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 87,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 87,805 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2014 82,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

rear exaust box mount deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2014 82,899 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

rear exaust box mount deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2014 82,899 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

rear exaust box mount deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,975 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 65,948 miles

Brake fluid low

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

N/S/R Tyre tread just acceptable

O/S/R Tyre tread low

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jan 2011 65,947 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake fluid low

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

N/S/R Tyre tread just acceptable

O/S/R Tyre tread low

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jan 2010 61,693 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 55,929 miles

rear exhaust mounting

rear subframe mounting bushes

Fail 9 Feb 2009 55,929 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mounting

rear subframe mounting bushes

Pass 18 Apr 2008 53,752 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 53,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,563 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,374 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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R646 FKP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol 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 R646 FKP, 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 R646 FKP registered?

R646 FKP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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