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R685 KPF

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,857 mi
Last recorded88,857 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 KPF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 88,857 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in both sills require attention

front number plate deteriorated

o/s cv boot requires attention

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2010 88,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in both sills require attention

front number plate deteriorated

o/s cv boot requires attention

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,615 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 73,681 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 73,681 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 65,764 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 54,430 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 54,430 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 48,506 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 48,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R685 KPF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R685 KPF, 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 R685 KPF registered?

R685 KPF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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