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R846 BOF

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,579 mi
Last recorded127,579 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 BOF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 127,579 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 127,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 120,454 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 114,450 miles

fault on airbag

Fail 28 Jul 2010 114,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

fault on airbag

Pass 2 Jun 2009 107,576 miles

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

n/s/front wing damage

Fail 2 Jun 2009 107,576 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/front wing damage

Pass 24 Jun 2008 99,979 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 99,979 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

rear tyre walls perished but not deep showing ply or cords

Pass 5 Jun 2007 86,615 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 75,929 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 2 Jun 2006 75,929 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R846 BOF 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 R846 BOF, 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 R846 BOF registered?

R846 BOF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1998.

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