MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R823 BWY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R823 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 R823 BWY registered?
R823 BWY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 January 1998.
Is R823 BWY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R823 BWY shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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