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R351 YOM

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,458 mi
Last recorded48,458 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 YOM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,458 miles

Both front head lamp lens deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,989 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mountain deteriorated

Rear registration plate light deteriorated

hazard switch sticking slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,669 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2015 47,669 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,892 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,341 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,310 miles

rear exhaust back box rubber mountain deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,381 miles

Rear silencer rubber mounting deteriorated.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 44,381 miles

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

Rear silencer rubber mounting deteriorated.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,359 miles

intermitant fault washers

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,694 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 42,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,771 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front wiper blades split

o/s rear tyre cracking to tread

Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,238 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 38,238 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R351 YOM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R351 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 R351 YOM registered?

R351 YOM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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