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R455 BMY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,772 mi
Last recorded46,772 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 BMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,772 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,385 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,119 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,004 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 46,004 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly pittied

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,990 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,968 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,941 miles

both front brake discs corroded,pitted and worn

offside rear and nearside front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,834 miles

both front brake discs corroded,worn and pitted

exhaust system corroded and leaking gasses

Pass 29 Mar 2006 45,750 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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R455 BMY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R455 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 R455 BMY registered?

R455 BMY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R455 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 BMY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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