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R366 VYD

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,631 mi
Last recorded68,631 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 VYD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2013 68,631 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust slightly deteiorated

Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,017 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 67,017 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,465 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,527 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 62,513 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 56,853 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,928 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 38,928 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 38,917 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 30,769 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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R366 VYD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R366 VYD, 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 R366 VYD registered?

R366 VYD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R366 VYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R366 VYD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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