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R493 BMY

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,143 mi
Last recorded66,143 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 BMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 66,143 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 66,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,164 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 53,318 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 41,039 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 34,633 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,633 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,850 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 30,372 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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R493 BMY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R493 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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How do I check the history of R493 BMY?

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What year was R493 BMY registered?

R493 BMY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R493 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R493 BMY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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