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R852 XKW

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,104 mi
Last recorded87,104 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 XKW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 87,104 miles

slight play offside outer track rod end

Pass 19 Jan 2010 77,171 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on the inside edge

offside front shock absorber leaking

Fail 19 Jan 2010 77,171 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on the inside edge

offside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,697 miles

centre and rear silencers in very poor condition,badly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2009 71,602 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre and rear silencers in very poor condition,badly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal minimum of 1.6mm

Pass 11 Jan 2008 60,967 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 49,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight lift in offside front lower supension ball joint

Pass 22 Jan 2007 49,959 miles

slight lift in offside front lower supension ball joint

Pass 23 Jan 2006 47,597 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 47,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R852 XKW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R852 XKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R852 XKW registered?

R852 XKW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R852 XKW safe to buy?

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