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R413 YCR

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,862 mi
Last recorded105,862 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 YCR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 105,862 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 105,861 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2011 98,629 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 98,629 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 98,613 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 93,287 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 93,287 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 87,441 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 76,838 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 76,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R413 YCR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R413 YCR, 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 R413 YCR registered?

R413 YCR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R413 YCR safe to buy?

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