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R431 YPO

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,855 mi
Last recorded95,855 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 YPO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,855 miles

damage o/s front of vehicle

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar links & bushes in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres wearing low

n/s front coil spring rusty

o/s outer sill heavily corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2014 95,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

damage o/s front of vehicle

engine oil leak

exhaust system heavily corroded

front anti roll bar links & bushes in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres wearing low

n/s front coil spring rusty

o/s outer sill heavily corroded

rear exhaust mount weak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 87,657 miles

corrision starting in body

offside front light fog up

Fail 29 Jan 2013 87,620 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

corrision starting in body

offside front light fog up

Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,848 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 79,761 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

both front wiper blades split

chips in windscreen

n/s sill slightly damaged

o/s sill slightly corroded

oil leaks

rear exhaust mount (bonded) perished/deteriorated

rear wiper blade not clearing screen/rubber missing

slight movement in handbrake lever

Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,791 miles

Both Front Tyres on 3mm Tread

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Outer Edge

Rear Exhaust Rubber Perished

Pass 12 Jan 2009 66,624 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 66,611 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,865 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 53,473 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 53,473 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jan 2006 46,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside outer body sill damaged

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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R431 YPO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R431 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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What year was R431 YPO registered?

R431 YPO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R431 YPO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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