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R343 YCC

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,542 mi
Last recorded131,542 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 YCC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2016 131,542 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 130,336 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 130,334 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 130,325 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 128,414 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 124,973 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 113,888 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 113,888 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 100,352 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 100,352 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 92,039 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 92,039 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 84,729 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 78,133 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 78,104 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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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R343 YCC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R343 YCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R343 YCC registered?

R343 YCC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 1998.

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