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R785 BOC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,256 mi
Last recorded50,256 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 BOC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 50,256 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,997 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 46,993 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,978 miles

tyres perishing and cracking between tread blocks

Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,229 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,211 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,211 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 31,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,132 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,861 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2007 15,574 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 14,505 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 13,310 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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R785 BOC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R785 BOC, 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 R785 BOC registered?

R785 BOC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R785 BOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 BOC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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