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R78 KAE

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,128 mi
Last recorded64,128 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 KAE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 64,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to n/s outer sill

headlights poor

Fail 18 Mar 2020 64,125 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to n/s outer sill

headlights poor

Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,296 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust hanger worn / n/s sill damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,719 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s outer sill damaged /

Fail 12 Mar 2018 62,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s outer sill damaged /

Pass 8 Mar 2017 62,051 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front anti roll link bushes split

Fail 8 Mar 2016 61,391 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front anti roll link bushes split

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 60,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,033 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

hazard switch working on retest but still slightly tempermentle - advised to replace

headlamp patterns slightly poor - misted lenses

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2014 59,973 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

headlamp patterns slightly poor - misted lenses

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,019 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 58,137 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,183 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,267 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,817 miles

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

airbag light on

damage nearside outer sill

damage to windscreen

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated

exhaust rear section mounting deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn low/perrished

Fail 9 Mar 2009 54,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

airbag light on

damage nearside outer sill

damage to windscreen

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated

exhaust rear section mounting deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn low/perrished

Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,619 miles

air bag light on

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,484 miles

damage to nearside sill

exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

front brake discs worn thin

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 18 Mar 2006 49,551 miles

both front anti roll bar links deteriorated

front pipe flexy split

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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R78 KAE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R78 KAE, 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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R78 KAE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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