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R61 BUR

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,941 mi
Last recorded49,941 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 BUR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,941 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both rear axle bushes perished.

brake fluid level low.

exhaust noise only just passible (non standard silencer fitted)

front brake discs worn.

Fail 17 Oct 2008 49,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both rear axle bushes perished.

brake fluid level low.

exhaust noise only just passible (non standard silencer fitted)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,945 miles

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

both rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

boot lock faulty

nearside front tyre sidewall starting to perish

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2006 38,573 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

boot lock faulty

nearside front tyre sidewall starting to perish

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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R61 BUR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R61 BUR, 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 R61 BUR registered?

R61 BUR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R61 BUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 BUR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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