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R119 BUK

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,283 mi
Last recorded75,283 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 BUK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 75,283 miles

2nd hand parts fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2008 75,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 65,109 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 64,963 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 55,909 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R119 BUK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R119 BUK, 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 R119 BUK registered?

R119 BUK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R119 BUK safe to buy?

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