MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,972 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
slight play in ofside front steering rack end
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
slight play in ofside front steering rack end
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front flashers showing signs of discolouration
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear brakes out of balance. not a fail but should be checked.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
underbody showing sighns of corrosion
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R209 BYG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R209 BYG, 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 R209 BYG registered?
R209 BYG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R209 BYG safe to buy?
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