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BLZ 9164

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,875 mi
Last recorded92,875 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 9164
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 92,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear arch corroded but not sharp

Fail 1 Nov 2010 92,875 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear arch corroded but not sharp

Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,466 miles

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

oil filter seems damp, possible sign of leakage

slight lift detected at nearside front strut top

Pass 7 Oct 2008 75,612 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 74,841 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 68,057 miles

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

smell of fuel under bonnet

Fail 8 Oct 2007 68,057 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 2 Oct 2006 61,508 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2006 61,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R LIGHT LENS LIGHT LENS CRACKED

SERIOUS CORROSION TO REAR EXH/PIPING

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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BLZ 9164 is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BLZ 9164, 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 BLZ 9164 registered?

BLZ 9164 is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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