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R809 LKH

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,438 mi
Last recorded76,438 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 LKH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 76,438 miles

accident damage n/s and o/s/f chassis

chassis and sills corroding

n/s and o/s front shock absorbers damp

Fail 1 Jul 2009 76,422 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

accident damage n/s and o/s/f chassis

chassis and sills corroding

exhaust rubbers splitting

n/s and o/s front shock absorbers damp

Pass 5 Jun 2008 71,045 miles

Bonnet damaged, no sharp edges.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 71,041 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet damaged, no sharp edges.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 61,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

water pump bearing noisey ?

wheel bearing noisey on road test

Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs badley corroded

oil pressure warning light not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Feb 2007 60,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs badley corroded

oil pressure warning light not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Feb 2006 57,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R809 LKH is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R809 LKH, 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 R809 LKH registered?

R809 LKH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R809 LKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 LKH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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