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R343 YTW

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,924 mi
Last recorded60,924 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 YTW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,924 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,798 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 57,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 54,234 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2012 54,234 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,053 miles

both front shock absorbers are damp

nearside front tyre wearing low and perishing

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2011 52,053 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front shock absorbers are damp

nearside front tyre wearing low and perishing

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2010 50,386 miles

near side front shock slightly damp

off side front tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2010 50,386 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front shock slightly damp

off side front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2009 48,735 miles

nearside front shock absorber is damp

offside front tyre has 2mm tread

Fail 5 Dec 2008 46,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front shock absorber is damp

Pass 5 Dec 2008 46,938 miles

nearside front shock absorber is damp

Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,266 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 43,391 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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R343 YTW is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R343 YTW, 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 R343 YTW registered?

R343 YTW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R343 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R343 YTW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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