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R402 VYC

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,860 mi
Last recorded114,860 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 VYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 114,860 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 114,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 99,542 miles

nearside rear inner wheel arch panel corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2009 99,375 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside rear inner wheel arch panel corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2008 92,584 miles

see report sheet on last mot fial

Fail 29 Aug 2008 92,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heavily corroded at joints

movement in steering rack

n/s inner sill corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 86,542 miles

see advisory sheet number 492786647230

Fail 3 Sep 2007 86,536 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre badly age cracking

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2006 82,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s front fog light broken

small blow from centre part of exhaust

small chip in windshield

Pass 11 Aug 2006 82,635 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s front fog light broken

small blow from centre part of exhaust

small chip in windshield

Pass 13 Oct 2005 79,214 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 79,214 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

oil leak from engine

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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R402 VYC is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R402 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 R402 VYC registered?

R402 VYC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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