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R756 BPU

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,335 mi
Last recorded110,335 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 BPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 110,335 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 110,316 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch/sill end

offside door handle missing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 102,967 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushes in poor condition.

N/S headlight has poor pattern.

O/S/F door inner handle loose but still works ok.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 102,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front anti-roll bar bushes in poor condition.

N/S headlight has poor pattern.

N/S wiper blade split.

N/S/F door inner handle missing. (door can still be opened from inside vehicle).

N/S/F tyre worn heavily on edges and low in tread.

O/S/F door inner handle loose but still works ok.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 96,268 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 90,562 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 90,445 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2007 83,804 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 74,014 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 74,014 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wipers split on edges

front brake disks slightly warped

Pass 2 Aug 2005 67,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R756 BPU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R756 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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R756 BPU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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