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R601 BKP

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,875 mi
Last recorded40,875 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 BKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,875 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

offside and nearside rear tyre inner sidewalls perished

Fail 30 Aug 2017 40,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

offside and nearside rear tyre inner sidewalls perished

Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,371 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished on tread

Fail 13 Sep 2016 36,371 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 19 May 2015 36,186 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 36,186 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 34,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 32,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 32,001 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 30,433 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 28,891 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 27,075 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 May 2008 24,978 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 22,803 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 20,590 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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R601 BKP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R601 BKP, 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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R601 BKP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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