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R512 YLC

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,764 mi
Last recorded72,764 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 YLC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,764 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 63,252 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 63,252 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 63,787 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,826 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 59,776 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 54,854 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 54,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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R512 YLC is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R512 YLC, 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 R512 YLC registered?

R512 YLC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R512 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 YLC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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