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R856 KDF

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

35,701 mi
Last recorded35,701 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 KDF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 35,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer sills corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (165/65r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 35,701 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer sills corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (165/65r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 34,548 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 31,968 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 31,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 30,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear n/s and o/s tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2017 26,908 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 26,908 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 22,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 22,433 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 22,431 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 18,609 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 18,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 18,457 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 18,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 18,203 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 17,929 miles

rear tyres cracking on edge (suggest rear tyres replaced)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 17,929 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres cracking on edge (suggest rear tyres replaced)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 17,641 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 17,641 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 17,198 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 16,770 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,281 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 15,841 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 15,840 miles

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

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

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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R856 KDF is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R856 KDF, 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 R856 KDF registered?

R856 KDF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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