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R702 KSX

1998 Renault Clio

Maroon Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,075 mi
Last recorded81,075 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 KSX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 81,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 76,115 miles

anti roll bar 'd' bushes perishing

brake hose ferrules corroding

front of offside sill corroded

offside front droplink bushes perished

offside headlamp aim at highest point allowed

oil sump corroded/corroding

rear washer inoperative

rear wiper worn

shock absorbers corroded

slight corrosion on p.a.s pipes

some corrosion on coil springs

various scratches on windscreen

Fail 12 May 2009 76,115 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

shock absorbers corroded

slight corrosion on p.a.s pipes

some corrosion on coil springs

various scratches on windscreen

rear washer inoperative

rear wiper worn

anti roll bar 'd' bushes perishing

brske hose ferrules corroding

front of offside sill corroded

offside front droplink bushes perished

offside headlamp aim at highest point allowed

oil sump corroded/corroding

rear exhaust mounting split/perished

Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,198 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 70,198 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 67,877 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 67,877 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 63,638 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 63,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2005 59,609 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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R702 KSX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Maroon 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 R702 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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What year was R702 KSX registered?

R702 KSX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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