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R845 BWS

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,895 mi
Last recorded85,895 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 BWS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,895 miles

Handbrake travel more than expected

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Feb 2012 88,960 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake imbalance 16%

Handbrake travel more than expected

NS service and handbrake effort low

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Feb 2011 81,153 miles

Centre stop light has several bulbs not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Feb 2011 81,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre stop light has several bulbs not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Feb 2010 76,731 miles

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

Nearside driveshaft/gearbox seal leaking

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (155/70/13 T)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 76,731 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside driveshaft/gearbox seal leaking

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (155/70/13 T)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 73,128 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside inner CV boot leaking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre flat

Fail 20 Feb 2009 73,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside inner CV boot leaking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Feb 2008 69,127 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 62,176 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 62,176 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 56,271 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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R845 BWS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R845 BWS, 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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R845 BWS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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