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R426 YPO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,042 mi
Last recorded132,042 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 YPO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 132,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre edged

Offside Front outer sill holed

Fail 27 Aug 2015 132,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs pick up ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre edged

Offside Front outer sill holed

Pass 12 Aug 2014 126,529 miles

both front headlamp lenses deteroiated

hazard switch sticks slightly

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside front antiroll bar link corroded

nearside rear tyre tread getting low on outer edge 2/1.6mm close to legal limits

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 126,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front headlamp lenses deteroiated

hazard switch sticks slightly

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside front antiroll bar link corroded

nearside rear tyre tread getting low on outer edge 2/1.6mm close to legal limits

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 120,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 113,319 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 105,696 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 95,312 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,278 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 83,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight movement to handbrake

Pass 23 Jul 2007 72,884 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 72,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 62,737 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 62,737 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 52,478 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 52,478 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R426 YPO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R426 YPO, 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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R426 YPO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 July 1998.

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