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R465 RBV

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,485 mi
Last recorded86,485 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 RBV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 86,485 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs & pads slightly worn

offside rear chassis leg slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 86,485 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs & pads slightly worn

offside rear chassis leg slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2011 83,571 miles

Both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear chassis leg corroding,not within any prescribed area

Pass 27 Jan 2011 83,571 miles

Both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

offside rear chassis leg corroding,not within any prescribed area

Pass 26 Jan 2010 80,458 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 80,458 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 76,500 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 76,384 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 71,712 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 71,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 67,042 miles

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

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

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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R465 RBV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R465 RBV, 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 R465 RBV registered?

R465 RBV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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