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R75 KGB

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,324 mi
Last recorded86,324 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 KGB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 86,324 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 86,324 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 86,324 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 86,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 86,324 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,324 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 86,323 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 86,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 83,051 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 83,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 74,837 miles

Slight corrosion outer sills. Slight seepage offside front suspension strut. Front tyres 2mm. Slight wear nearside front suspension front bush.

Fail 3 Jul 2007 74,709 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight corrosion outer sills. Slight seepage offside front suspension strut. Front tyres at 2mm. Slight wear nearside front suspension wishbone inner front bush.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 65,616 miles

Slight corrosion front subframe. O/S/F tyre 2.5mm. Slight seepage o/s/f suspension strut.

Fail 22 Jun 2006 65,616 miles

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

Slight corrosion front subframe. O/S/F tyre 2.5mm. Slight seepage o/s/f suspension strut.

Pass 21 Jun 2005 55,401 miles

Slight deterioration rear axle bushes.

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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R75 KGB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R75 KGB, 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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R75 KGB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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