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R487 YLK

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,819 mi
Last recorded67,819 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 YLK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,819 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,678 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,352 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 48,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,573 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 37,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 32,263 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 27,407 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 27,407 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 22,559 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 18,069 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 15,830 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 15,057 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 14,154 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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R487 YLK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R487 YLK, 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 R487 YLK registered?

R487 YLK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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