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R402 BDB

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,484 mi
Last recorded43,484 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 BDB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,484 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,093 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 35,093 miles

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,748 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 34,748 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R402 BDB is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R402 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 R402 BDB registered?

R402 BDB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R402 BDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R402 BDB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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