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R725 BPU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,178 mi
Last recorded88,178 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 BPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,178 miles

Front brake pads worn

Front headlights slightly misty

Offside rear lights interacting slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,675 miles

rear axle bushes perished and starting to split

Fail 4 Jun 2016 81,674 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust blow from flexy pipe

rear axle bushes perished and starting to split

Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,966 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 78,926 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 75,203 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 75,203 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 71,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 71,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 67,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise head lamp glasses

off side rear tyre starting to get low

Pass 25 May 2011 63,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 59,493 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 55,733 miles

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

front brake pads may be approaching wear limit

offside front tyre starting to split on tread

Pass 19 May 2008 52,599 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 46,920 miles

Rear number plate fading.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 41,407 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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R725 BPU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R725 BPU, 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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R725 BPU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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