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R749 BCR

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,490 mi
Last recorded98,490 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 BCR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2012 98,490 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside front disc worn and corroded

offside steering rack slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2012 98,490 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front disc worn and corroded

offside steering rack slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2011 96,098 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 96,098 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 91,116 miles

parking brake lever travel.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 91,100 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake lever travel.

Pass 21 Feb 2009 84,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s headlamp damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2008 74,401 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight noise in rear hubs

Fail 19 Feb 2008 74,401 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight noise in rear hubs

Pass 1 Mar 2007 65,313 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 65,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 57,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

spare wheel slightly loose. front brake pad wear indicator wire not connected. wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

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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R749 BCR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R749 BCR, 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 R749 BCR registered?

R749 BCR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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