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R754 BCR

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,441 mi
Last recorded56,441 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 BCR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,441 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 56,439 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

srs light on

Pass 21 Nov 2011 48,815 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,011 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,296 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 39,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 36,021 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,670 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 34,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 32,907 miles

front no plate slight damage

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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R754 BCR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R754 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 R754 BCR registered?

R754 BCR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R754 BCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R754 BCR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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