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R848 BWS

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,593 mi
Last recorded93,593 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 BWS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,593 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 93,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,766 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 85,651 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside wiper blade splitting

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 77,434 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 67,587 miles

Slight deterioration of rear registration plate

Fail 11 Feb 2009 67,780 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake discs corroding

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

Slight deterioration of rear registration plate

Pass 20 Feb 2008 59,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 50,777 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 47,591 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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R848 BWS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 R848 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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What year was R848 BWS registered?

R848 BWS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R848 BWS safe to buy?

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