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R851 KWT

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,825 mi
Last recorded54,825 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 KWT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,825 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

general underside corosion

n/s wiper blade torn

Fail 25 Feb 2012 54,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

battery insecure

general underside corosion

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Mar 2011 57,573 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 54,560 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 52,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,734 miles

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2009 47,097 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,489 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,461 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,777 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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R851 KWT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R851 KWT, 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 R851 KWT registered?

R851 KWT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R851 KWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 KWT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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