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R81 BUR

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,419 mi
Last recorded79,419 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 BUR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,419 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 79,414 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2017 76,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,841 miles

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

slight wiper marks to screen

Fail 13 Jul 2016 74,835 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight wiper marks to screen

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,368 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps lenses deteriorated

slight marking to screen

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps lenses deteriorated

slight marking to screen

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,883 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,632 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 40,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,117 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 26,707 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,707 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,726 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 14,397 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,944 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 13,322 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 12,467 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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R81 BUR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R81 BUR, 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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R81 BUR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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