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R522 YLK

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,730 mi
Last recorded50,730 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 YLK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,730 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 50,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,193 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2014 46,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 41,718 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,718 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 35,976 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2012 35,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,753 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,297 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 19,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,360 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 14,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 6,273 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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R522 YLK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R522 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 R522 YLK registered?

R522 YLK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R522 YLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 YLK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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