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R346 YCC

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

103,799 mi
Last recorded103,799 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 YCC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,799 miles

surface rust

Fail 8 Apr 2016 103,799 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface rust

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

parking brake not locking

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2015 84,646 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2014 84,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mount badly deteriated

Fail 21 Jun 2013 78,528 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mount badly deteriated

Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel tank has sign's of a leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 71,475 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel tank has sign's of a leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,032 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 64,030 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 56,321 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 56,318 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,294 miles

NSF rollbar drop link corroded.

NSF tyre with slight sidewall damage

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF wing damaged and repaired with tape.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2009 49,294 miles

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

NSF roll bar droplink corroded

NSF tyre sidewall with slight damage.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF wing damaged and repaired with tape.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2009 49,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NSF roll bar droplink corroded

NSF tyre sidewall with slight damage.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF wing damaged and repaired with tape.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,551 miles

OSF inner handle missing.

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Slight play NSF drive shaft

Fail 16 Jun 2008 42,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

OSF inner handle missing.

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Slight play NSF drive shaft

Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,357 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 37,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 30,631 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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R346 YCC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 R346 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.

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R346 YCC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 1998.

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