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R846 AKP

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,190 mi
Last recorded126,190 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 AKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 126,190 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges (tracking?)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to test standard of welding repairs due to underseal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Wiper arms stiff

Fail 30 Oct 2012 126,182 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges (tracking?)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to test standard of welding repairs due to underseal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Wiper arms stiff

Pass 25 Oct 2011 117,739 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Unable to test standard of welding repairs due to underseal

Fail 24 Oct 2011 117,731 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Unable to test standard of welding repairs due to underseal

Pass 28 Oct 2010 110,299 miles

Front number plate discoloured

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear wheel trim is incorrectly fitted and is cutting into tyre valve

front brakes slightly out of balance=30kg=15%.o/s/f brake leads.

slightly low effort on nearside rear foot and handbrake

unable to test standard of welding repair due to underseal

Fail 27 Oct 2010 110,297 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front number plate discoloured

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear wheel trim is incorrectly fitted and is cutting into tyre valve

slightly low effort on nearside rear foot and handbrake

unable to test standard of welding repair due to underseal

Pass 29 Oct 2009 102,453 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate slightly discoloured

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

possible grease on brake discs

tracking possibly needs adjusting ???

unable to test standard of welding repair due to underseal on offside outer sill

Fail 27 Oct 2009 102,449 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

tracking possibly needs adjusting ???

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate slightly discoloured

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

possible grease on brake discs

unable to test standard of welding repair due to underseal on offside outer sill

Pass 28 Oct 2008 94,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 94,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brakes out of balance=35kg=17%.

n/s/r handbrake slightly low force.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 86,879 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 84,781 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 80,250 miles

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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R846 AKP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R846 AKP, 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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R846 AKP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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