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R554 WYD

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,449 mi
Last recorded83,449 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 WYD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,449 miles

off side front inner rack has slight play in joint

Fail 14 Apr 2012 83,439 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front inner rack has slight play in joint

Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,537 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 82,537 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 80,515 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 71,851 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,686 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 55,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,774 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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R554 WYD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R554 WYD, 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 R554 WYD registered?

R554 WYD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R554 WYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 WYD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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