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R827 BTW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,313 mi
Last recorded124,313 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 BTW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2015 124,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded lip (3.5.1i)

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

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

O/S dip beam image slight distortion

O/S front sill slight damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on structure suspension and components

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2015 124,131 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded lip (3.5.1i)

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

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

O/S dip beam image slight distortion

O/S front sill slight damage

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on structure suspension and components

oil leak

wipers deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2014 118,941 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 118,774 miles

Centre Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,312 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 113,302 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 104,857 miles

n/s/r coil spring tang broken

o/s/r coil spring tang broken

Pass 4 Aug 2011 100,696 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 97,432 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 97,432 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 93,697 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 93,697 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 89,735 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 87,348 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 85,235 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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R827 BTW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R827 BTW, 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 R827 BTW registered?

R827 BTW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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