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R833 BMY

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,364 mi
Last recorded57,364 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 BMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 57,364 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 57,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 48,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear service brakes have uneven application

Fail 21 Jan 2020 48,059 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear park brake lower effort

Fail 20 Nov 2019 47,992 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Engine misfire

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Back plate damp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 47,984 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,574 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 43,489 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 36,960 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum wet

Offside Rear brake drum wet

Fail 26 Jan 2017 36,960 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum wet

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum wet

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 34,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre worn cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn cracking

Fail 18 Jan 2016 34,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre worn cracking

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn cracking

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,012 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 31,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

slight damage to nearside rear lens

Fail 24 Jan 2013 31,364 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to nearside rear lens

Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,762 miles

advice nearside front tyre slightly perished

advice nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,701 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,231 miles

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

o/s/f n/s/f tyre walls cracking up due to tyres being under inflated

Fail 25 Jan 2010 27,231 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f tyre walls cracking up due to tyres being under inflated

Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,052 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 26,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,689 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 25,677 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 25,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to make full assesment of the under the bonnet components due to impared views

Pass 25 Jan 2006 23,928 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 23,889 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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R833 BMY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R833 BMY, 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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R833 BMY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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