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R791 BWY

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,724 mi
Last recorded24,724 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 BWY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 24,724 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads look low

Fail 1 Feb 2012 24,724 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads look low

Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,997 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2011 23,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 23,686 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear wheel arches/sills corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2010 23,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s & o/s rear wheel arches/sills corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,062 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,244 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,742 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,955 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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R791 BWY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R791 BWY, 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 R791 BWY registered?

R791 BWY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R791 BWY safe to buy?

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