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R504 BMY

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,115 mi
Last recorded107,115 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 BMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2016 107,115 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 106,403 miles

nearside front & nearside rear tyre rubber cracked but unable to see cords

Fail 7 Apr 2015 106,401 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside front & nearside rear tyre rubber cracked but unable to see cords

Pass 26 Feb 2013 90,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to chassis rails at front

corrosion to nearside sill

offside front tyre worn low on edges but tread not cut as deep

offside rear tyre perished andcracked

Fail 20 Feb 2013 90,013 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to chassis rails at front

corrosion to nearside sill

offside front tyre worn low on edges but tread not cut as deep

offside rear tyre perished andcracked

Pass 22 Feb 2012 82,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to chassis rails front and rear

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

puncture in nearside rear tyre

slight corrosion to inner and outer sills both sides

Pass 25 Feb 2011 75,007 miles

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

corrosion to both sills

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 25 Feb 2011 74,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion to both sills

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,263 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,982 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 56,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all front steering components and all front and rear suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

front number plate is cracked but at the time of test was still readable all ok

loud noise coming from timing cover possible water pump as signs of water leaking

nearside and offside front chassis rails are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside inner and outer sills front to back are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside rear chassis rails are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 5 Jul 2008 48,426 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 48,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,972 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 36,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,981 miles

rear exhaust mount rubbers cracking

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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R504 BMY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R504 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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R504 BMY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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