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R369 BMY

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,158 mi
Last recorded98,158 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 BMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 98,158 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,761 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,732 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 88,625 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 85,281 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 80,666 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,613 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 68,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 60,820 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R369 BMY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R369 BMY, 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 R369 BMY registered?

R369 BMY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R369 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R369 BMY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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