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R762 BCR

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,051 mi
Last recorded75,051 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 BCR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,051 miles

Oil leak

front exh flexy pipe slightly deteriorated.

rear exh mount slightly perished.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 75,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front exh flexy pipe slightly deteriorated.

rear exh mount slightly perished.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,984 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front flexy pipe slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,032 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2010 63,137 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,868 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlamp poor pattern

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 14 Jul 2009 59,840 miles

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

o/s headlamp poor pattern

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,882 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 57,872 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 56,155 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,478 miles

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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R762 BCR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R762 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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R762 BCR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R762 BCR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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