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R739 KWT

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,630 mi
Last recorded111,630 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 KWT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 111,630 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2012 111,629 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2011 105,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

brake discs scored

Pass 27 Jul 2010 98,187 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 98,170 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 91,694 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 91,694 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 83,489 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2008 83,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2007 73,704 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 73,704 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 66,488 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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R739 KWT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R739 KWT, 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 R739 KWT registered?

R739 KWT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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