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R828 BTW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,694 mi
Last recorded39,694 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 BTW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,694 miles

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

N/S/F Coil spring broken at extreme end

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

SRS Warning lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,969 miles

front brake discs in poor condition corroded

rear exhaust silencer support rubber perrished

Fail 20 Oct 2011 36,969 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition corroded

rear exhaust silencer support rubber perrished

Fail 17 Sep 2010 34,768 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs c orroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,768 miles

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

front discs c orroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,483 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,665 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,618 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 20,929 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 20,929 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

adv both rear tyres perished

adv front number plate staring to distort

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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R828 BTW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc 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 R828 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 R828 BTW registered?

R828 BTW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R828 BTW safe to buy?

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