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R442 BDB

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,550 mi
Last recorded54,550 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 BDB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassie rails and rear suspension mountings

rear wiper blade is worn

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to corrode and deteriorate

Fail 26 Jan 2015 54,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassie rails and rear suspension mountings

rear wiper blade is worn

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 31 Jan 2014 53,261 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear n/s tyre and side wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Jan 2014 53,261 miles

Oil leak

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear n/s tyre and side wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,610 miles

Oil leak

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear o/s tyre side wall starting to deteriorate

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

spare tyre flat

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 31 Jan 2013 51,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear o/s tyre side wall starting to deteriorate

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

spare tyre flat

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 31 Jan 2012 49,364 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Front brake discs pitted.

N/S/Front wheel bearing noisey.

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in both front steering rack arms

front of exhaust starting to corrode.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,364 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Front brake discs pitted.

N/S/Front wheel bearing noisey.

Oil leak

Slight play in both front steering rack arms

front of exhaust starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,137 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyre outer side walls cracked

offside front steering rack arm slight play

Fail 27 Jan 2011 47,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside rear and offside rear tyre outer side walls cracked

offside front steering rack arm slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,051 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,633 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,030 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,412 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 37,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2006 34,682 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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R442 BDB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R442 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 R442 BDB registered?

R442 BDB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R442 BDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 BDB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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