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R324 XUY

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,944 mi
Last recorded56,944 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 XUY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 56,944 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 51,951 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 51,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 50,630 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 50,630 miles

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

near side headlamp is chipped, near side front tyre is perished, off side rear tyre is perished, slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2008 48,117 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,148 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 44,148 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 42,950 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 42,950 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2005 39,866 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 39,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R324 XUY is a 1998 Renault Clio in White 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 R324 XUY, 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 R324 XUY registered?

R324 XUY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R324 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R324 XUY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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