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R731 BLB

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,969 mi
Last recorded77,969 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 BLB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,969 miles

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

front number plate faded slightly

nearside rear light cluster damaged slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2011 77,969 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front number plate faded slightly

nearside rear light cluster damaged slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,182 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 68,179 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs very corroded and worn (Advise attention)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,426 miles

both rear tyres getting low tread at 2mm

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f brake rubbing slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2008 55,827 miles

both front brake disces have some surface rust

both rear tyres getting low tread depth

o/s/f tyre worn very close to legal limit

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 8 Jan 2008 55,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres getting low tread depth at 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,853 miles

fair amount of front brake imbalance at 23%

n/s/f inside door handle broken

o/s/r tyre getting low 4mm

rear exhaust box corroding

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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R731 BLB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R731 BLB, 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 R731 BLB registered?

R731 BLB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R731 BLB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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