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R705 BAK

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,332 mi
Last recorded77,332 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 BAK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,332 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 77,332 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,457 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,678 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox mounting rubber perished

Fail 1 Aug 2014 67,678 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

exhaust backbox mounting rubber perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,847 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2013 64,804 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

airbag light on

wheel trims fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2012 61,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

airbag light on

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

rear exhaust support mounting deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2011 57,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

rear exhaust support mounting deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,383 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,901 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 41,430 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 41,430 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,778 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 37,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle bushers cracked

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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R705 BAK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R705 BAK, 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 R705 BAK registered?

R705 BAK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R705 BAK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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