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R296 YOM

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,419 mi
Last recorded83,419 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 YOM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 83,419 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,820 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 77,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,146 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside and nearside front brake discs surfaces slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2011 65,335 miles

engine has a minor oil leak

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2011 65,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine has a minor oil leak

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,621 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 60,621 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)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 57,268 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 57,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,915 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,812 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 51,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 48,140 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 48,140 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 44,919 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 44,919 miles

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

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

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

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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R296 YOM is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R296 YOM, 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 R296 YOM registered?

R296 YOM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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