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R695 KLJ

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,569 mi
Last recorded95,569 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 KLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 95,569 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 95,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 86,842 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 86,792 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

CLUTCH ANTI SLIP MISSING

Pass 17 Jan 2011 78,278 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre close to mot limits in places

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 14 Jan 2011 78,277 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre close to mot limits in places

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 25 Jan 2010 74,031 miles

Front number plate poor

N/S headlight poor

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 73,988 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR

N/S HEADLIGHT POOR

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 70,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 70,616 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 68,103 miles

Front to rear brake pipes are covered

N/s rack boot is perished

Slight exhaust leak on joints

Fail 17 Jan 2008 68,101 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front to rear brake pipes are covered

Long handbrake travel

N/s rack boot is perished

Slight exhaust leak on joints

Fail 22 Jan 2007 64,837 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light dim

Pass 22 Jan 2007 64,837 miles

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

centre brake light dim

Fail 17 Jan 2006 58,709 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 58,709 miles

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

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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R695 KLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R695 KLJ, 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 R695 KLJ registered?

R695 KLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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