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R832 BTW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,038 mi
Last recorded61,038 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 BTW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 61,038 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 61,037 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 57,731 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 54,611 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 51,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 51,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,466 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 48,466 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,164 miles

air bag warning light on.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 45,164 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

air bag warning light on.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,450 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,957 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 38,443 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,443 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,681 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,875 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,804 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 29,798 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 28,340 miles

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

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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R832 BTW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R832 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 R832 BTW registered?

R832 BTW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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