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R699 KSX

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,899 mi
Last recorded120,899 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 KSX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 120,899 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 120,893 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 112,103 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 112,103 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 111,893 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 104,884 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 104,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 96,931 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 90,497 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 90,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 75,863 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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R699 KSX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R699 KSX, 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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R699 KSX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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