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R838 MKO

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

69,038 mi
Last recorded69,038 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 MKO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,038 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to offside front chassis rail,both rear chassis rails,and offside front inner wheel arch

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2014 69,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to offside front chassis rail,both rear chassis rails,and offside front inner wheel arch

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 67,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,326 miles

both front shocks starting to leak.

both rear footbrake efforts low.

chip in screen, may grow.

n/s child seat insecure, rectify asap if in use.

o/s headlamp aim on lower limit

o/s/r tyre on limit.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 65,324 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shocks starting to leak.

both rear footbrake efforts low.

chip in screen, may grow.

n/s child seat insecure, rectify asap if in use.

o/s headlamp aim on lower limit

o/s/r tyre on limit.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f jet requires attention

o/s/r foot brake effort low,requires attention

Fail 1 Sep 2011 63,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

o/s/f jet requires attention

o/s/r foot brake effort low,requires attention

Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,132 miles

both front brake discs in poor corroded condition. replace asap.

chips in centre of screen, may grow.

o/s aim slightly right.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 62,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front brake discs in poor corroded condition. replace asap.

chips in centre of screen, may grow.

o/s aim slightly right.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre on legal wear limit

n/s/r tyre perished on side walls

Fail 19 Aug 2009 59,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre on legal wear limit

n/s/r tyre perished on side walls

Pass 3 Sep 2008 58,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in screen, may grow.

Fail 2 Sep 2008 58,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in screen, may grow.

Fail 29 Aug 2007 56,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,327 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,509 miles

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

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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R838 MKO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R838 MKO, 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 R838 MKO registered?

R838 MKO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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