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R450 BCR

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

52,618 mi
Last recorded52,618 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 BCR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,618 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear inner sill corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread area

offside rear outer sill corroding

screen damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2016 52,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear inner sill corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread area

offside rear outer sill corroding

screen damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2015 49,868 miles

front number plate deteriorating.

lower gearbox mount rubber perishing.

offside cv boot deteriorating.

Fail 7 Jan 2015 49,868 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating.

lower gearbox mount rubber perishing.

offside cv boot deteriorating.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 47,247 miles

front number plate deteriorating.

offside cv boot deteriorating.

surface corrosion offside rear chassis.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 47,247 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating.

offside cv boot deteriorating.

surface corrosion offside rear chassis.

Fail 10 Jan 2013 45,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mount not connected.

front number plate deteriorating.

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

offside cv boot deteriorating.

screen damaged.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,675 miles

centre exhaust mount not connected.

front number plate deteriorating.

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

offside cv boot deteriorating.

screen damaged.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 42,702 miles

front brake pads getting thin.

front number plate deteriorating.

offside rear wheel bearing starting to sound dry.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 42,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads getting thin.

front number plate deteriorating.

offside rear wheel bearing starting to sound dry.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 38,640 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front head lamp unit misted and cover loose

Pass 6 Jan 2010 32,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal antislip worn

Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,051 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 27,051 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,655 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 23,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 1,774 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 1,774 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 13,392 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 13,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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R450 BCR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R450 BCR, 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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R450 BCR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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