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R789 KGB

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,267 mi
Last recorded53,267 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 KGB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 53,267 miles

offside rear tyre both edges worn

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 2 Jun 2010 53,267 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre both edges worn

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 3 Jun 2009 48,866 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs scabby/ foot prints on roof and bonnet/ exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,866 miles

front brake discs scabby/ foot prints on roof and bonnet/ exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 May 2008 44,051 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,005 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 39,005 miles

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

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)

nearside rear tyre 3mm + outer edge worn

Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,143 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 31,143 miles

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

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

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

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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R789 KGB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R789 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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What year was R789 KGB registered?

R789 KGB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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