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R446 YPO

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,947 mi
Last recorded128,947 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 YPO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 128,947 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 121,088 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 115,360 miles

Engine top end noisey.

Front chassis crossmember corroded.

Left hand inner track rod slightly worn.

Left hand outer body sill corroded.

Left hand wiper blade ends split.

Nearside front wheel trim missing.

Nearside washer jet poor operation .

Offside front sill jacking point damaged.

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded.

Rear suspension lower front arm bushes cracking.

Stereo amp feed wire incorrectly routed inside left hand door.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 115,360 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine top end noisey.

Front chassis crossmember corroded.

Left hand inner track rod slightly worn.

Left hand outer body sill corroded.

Left hand rear tyre on legal tread depth limit.

Left hand wiper blade ends split.

Nearside front wheel trim missing.

Nearside washer jet poor operation .

Offside front sill jacking point damaged.

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded.

Rear suspension lower front arm bushes cracking.

Stereo amp feed wire incorrectly routed inside left hand door.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 106,594 miles

front subframe rusty

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

n/s/f wheel trim missing

power steering belt cracked

rear wiper split

slight lift in n/s/f lower swivel

Fail 23 Jul 2008 106,594 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

front subframe rusty

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

n/s/f wheel trim missing

power steering belt cracked

rear wiper split

slight lift in n/s/f lower swivel

Pass 19 Jul 2007 98,547 miles

ADVISES AS TEST NUMBER 412790707225

Fail 19 Jul 2007 98,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

brake fluid level on minimum

front subframe rusty

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/f wheel trim missing

rear wiper split

slight play in n/s/f lower swivel

Pass 24 Jul 2006 88,967 miles

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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R446 YPO is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R446 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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R446 YPO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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