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R303 YOM

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,062 mi
Last recorded101,062 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 YOM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2011 101,062 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)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

1 under side of car corroded in various places

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 84,335 miles

1 osf chassis rail inner bay corroded 2 car corroded in various places

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2010 84,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

1 osf chassis rail inner bay corroded 2 car corroded in various places

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2007 81,354 miles

n/s + o/s front outer ant[ roll bar bushes splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2006 75,360 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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R303 YOM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R303 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 R303 YOM registered?

R303 YOM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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