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R726 BPU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,105 mi
Last recorded80,105 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 BPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,105 miles

offside front tyre worn from inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jul 2011 80,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn from inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jul 2010 78,767 miles

front brakes discs heavily coroded

Fail 17 Jul 2010 78,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front brakes discs heavily coroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 76,042 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,210 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 71,193 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 65,590 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 65,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 57,595 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 57,595 miles

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

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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R726 BPU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R726 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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What year was R726 BPU registered?

R726 BPU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R726 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 BPU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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