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R574 YJO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,430 mi
Last recorded88,430 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 YJO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2017 88,430 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake hoses deteriorated

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s headlamp lens cover missing,reflector deteriorated and exposed

o/s/f tyre tread worn close to limit,no tread on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2016 81,115 miles

O/S H/LAMP DETERIORATED

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION O/S

RUST STARTING O/S BODY SILL

Pass 27 Jan 2015 75,598 miles

bind offside front brake

rear tyres worn

repair to offside rear inner sill

Fail 19 Jan 2015 75,432 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

excess camber nearside front wheel unable to find fault

rear tyres worn

Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,764 miles

FRONT BRAKES IMBALANCED

N/S/F HUB/STRUT BENT (CAMBER OUT)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 65,561 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 61,384 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 61,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 56,553 miles

front wipers weak/smearing

Fail 27 Jan 2011 56,553 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

front wipers weak/smearing

Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 52,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,989 miles

offside front brake disc slightly uneven when braking

Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,092 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 45,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 39,445 miles

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

rear screen wash inop.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 35,634 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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R574 YJO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R574 YJO, 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 R574 YJO registered?

R574 YJO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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