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R568 BMY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,523 mi
Last recorded64,523 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 BMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn low on outer edges

front number plate craked

near side outer sill corroded

off side front shock damp with fluid

oil leak on engine

slight play in off side front shock top

Fail 29 Aug 2008 64,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres worn low on outer edges

front number plate craked

near side outer sill corroded

off side front shock damp with fluid

oil leak on engine

slight play in off side front shock top

Pass 13 Sep 2007 58,656 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 58,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perishing

front number plate craked

oil all over engine area

both front indicator units starting to show white light

Pass 15 Sep 2006 52,998 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 52,998 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to off side panal

hand brake travel high

Pass 5 Sep 2005 46,993 miles

handbrake travel long-adjustment required

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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R568 BMY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R568 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 R568 BMY registered?

R568 BMY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R568 BMY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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