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R581 YOF

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,313 mi
Last recorded41,313 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 YOF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,313 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 41,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,685 miles

N/S/R ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,405 miles

underbody, brakepipes and suspension are showing signs of wear and corosion

Fail 22 Oct 2008 36,404 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

underbody, suspension and brakepipes are showing signs of corrosion and wear

Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,315 miles

front brake discs worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,899 miles

brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2006 33,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2005 28,633 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 28,632 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R581 YOF is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R581 YOF, 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 R581 YOF registered?

R581 YOF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R581 YOF safe to buy?

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