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R753 KPG

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,717 mi
Last recorded98,717 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 KPG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 98,717 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,952 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 89,317 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 85,087 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both registration plates in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,087 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both registration plates in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2008 80,298 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both registration plates in poor condition

clutch pedal rubber in poor condition

exhaust rubber mountings in poor condition

oil leak at front of engine

Fail 3 Jul 2008 80,298 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both registration plates in poor condition

clutch pedal rubber in poor condition

exhaust rubber mountings in poor condition

oil leak at front of engine

Pass 14 Jun 2007 75,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber poor rear wiper blade poor offside and nearside anti rollbar rubbers poor slight play in nearside track small cut in outer wall nearside front tyre rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2006 71,651 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber pad in poor condition

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2005 68,782 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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R753 KPG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R753 KPG, 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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R753 KPG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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