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R443 YPO

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,478 mi
Last recorded113,478 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 YPO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 113,478 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2007 113,193 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 105,007 miles

front bumper loose

rear silencer rusting

Fail 25 Sep 2006 105,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front bumper is loose

rear exhaust silencer deteriating

spare tyre is flat

Pass 16 Sep 2005 98,318 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 98,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R443 YPO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R443 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 R443 YPO registered?

R443 YPO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R443 YPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R443 YPO shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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