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R351 BDB

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,312 mi
Last recorded51,312 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 BDB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2011 51,312 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S/R tyre badly cracked

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

Oil leak on engine

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,021 miles

welding repair heavily undersaled

Fail 17 Mar 2010 46,978 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,839 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,797 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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R351 BDB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R351 BDB, 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 R351 BDB registered?

R351 BDB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R351 BDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 BDB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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