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R401 VYC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,905 mi
Last recorded109,905 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 VYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 109,905 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small oil leak from head gasket area

Fail 23 Oct 2015 109,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small oil leak from head gasket area

Pass 6 Oct 2014 102,826 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,101 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 98,400 miles

difficulty in checking inner sills due to plastic covers, slight engine oil leaks.

osr chassis holed and corroded, but after careful and lengthy consideration and measurements, not considered to be within 12 inches of load bearing point,emissions pass after long purge.

slight exhausr leak to front, osf tyre worn on edges, underside generally corroded, rera number plate faded, but acceptable, corrosion on os centre outer sill, corrosion in engine bay and front inboard wheel arches, osr chassis holed and corroded, bu

Pass 27 Jun 2011 92,325 miles

Severe corrosion at offside rear chassis rail not in a prscribed area.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 85,382 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 85,382 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 80,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 80,500 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 75,812 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 75,812 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 67,067 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 67,067 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 60,899 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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R401 VYC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R401 VYC, 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 R401 VYC registered?

R401 VYC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R401 VYC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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