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R737 KPE

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,312 mi
Last recorded62,312 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 KPE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,312 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 59,988 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 59,822 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,730 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 58,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,281 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 58,281 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device ineffective ball joint bolt (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,746 miles

exhaust knocking on body work

Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,241 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front passengers seat mechanism worn seat movement

Fail 27 Mar 2018 57,241 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front passengers seat mechanism worn seat movement

Nearside Rear low reading

Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,477 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre and front parts exhaust corroded

low rear brake reading nearside

oil leak

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,304 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2016 55,304 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,720 miles

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

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,008 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,424 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 53,424 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,501 miles

slight play in both steering arms inner fixings

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,336 miles

Slight Play In Both Sidesof Steering Rack

Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,659 miles

n/s/f seat wobbles backrest

Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,793 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,701 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2008 47,701 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 45,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,694 miles

long hand brake travel

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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R737 KPE is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R737 KPE, 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 R737 KPE registered?

R737 KPE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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