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R223 BKO

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,711 mi
Last recorded28,711 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 BKO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2017 28,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres perishing

Early corrosion to both rear outer sills

Offside front inner sill corroded but considered structual

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,247 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 28,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,214 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 27,804 miles

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills becoming corroded

o/s wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 22 Nov 2012 27,181 miles

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2012 27,180 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 26,515 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,586 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 24,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,893 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,207 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,379 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 22,379 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 21,035 miles

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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R223 BKO is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R223 BKO, 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 R223 BKO registered?

R223 BKO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R223 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 BKO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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