MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake discs starting to corrode.
front discs heavily corroded
front pipe to cat flange poor condition and blowing
n/s/r inner sill corroded
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
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
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
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)
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)
both wiper blades getting split
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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R496 BMY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 1998.
Is R496 BMY safe to buy?
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