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R496 BMY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,422 mi
Last recorded108,422 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 BMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,422 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 100,525 miles

front discs heavily corroded

front pipe to cat flange poor condition and blowing

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 100,525 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front discs heavily corroded

front pipe to cat flange poor condition and blowing

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,827 miles

front brake disks in poor condition

front pipe and front cat flange in poor condition and joint blowing

n/s mirror glass loose

n/s/f shock absorber damp

oil leaks

screen chipped

slow to get through emissions test

Fail 30 Sep 2011 98,819 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake disks in poor condition

front pipe and front cat flange in poor condition and joint blowing

n/s mirror glass loose

n/s/f shock absorber damp

oil leaks

screen chipped

slow to get through emissions test

Pass 1 Nov 2010 93,730 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 93,730 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 89,411 miles

both wiper blades getting split

Fail 26 Oct 2009 89,411 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades getting split

Pass 8 Oct 2008 85,677 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 80,698 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 80,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 74,548 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 66,061 miles

ADVISE WASHER/WIPER SWITCH LOOSE BUT OPERATING OK

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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R496 BMY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R496 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 R496 BMY registered?

R496 BMY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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