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R268 BAK

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,832 mi
Last recorded93,832 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 BAK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 93,832 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs excessively worn inner faces

offside front caliper creaking when brakes applied

Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,095 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn,excessivly scored and pitted

Fail 17 Aug 2011 89,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn,excessivly scored and pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2010 84,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 81,046 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,599 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 63,896 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 61,647 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 58,436 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 58,434 miles

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

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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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R268 BAK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R268 BAK, 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 R268 BAK registered?

R268 BAK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R268 BAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R268 BAK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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