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R506 YLK

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,567 mi
Last recorded111,567 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 YLK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 111,567 miles

attention to rear exhaust mount

Fail 20 Jul 2020 111,566 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

attention to rear exhaust mount

Pass 26 Jul 2019 108,189 miles

Rear exhaust mount is in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2018 103,549 miles

both front tyres are void of tread on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2017 98,768 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 95,956 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 95,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 91,986 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 91,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,516 miles

o/s/f tyre is void of tread on inside

Pass 23 Aug 2013 79,187 miles

front brake discs are in poor condition

o/s/f tyre is void of tread on inside

Fail 21 Aug 2013 79,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs are in poor condition

o/s/f tyre is void of tread on inside

Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 70,677 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 70,677 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,668 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,727 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 67,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,245 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 61,495 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,995 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 54,387 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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R506 YLK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R506 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 R506 YLK registered?

R506 YLK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R506 YLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 YLK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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