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R511 YLK

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,971 mi
Last recorded82,971 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 YLK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,971 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,779 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,476 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 79,098 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 79,096 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 72,733 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 72,651 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 66,235 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 59,792 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 54,595 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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R511 YLK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R511 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R511 YLK?

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What year was R511 YLK registered?

R511 YLK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R511 YLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 YLK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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