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R608 YBK

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,604 mi
Last recorded88,604 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 YBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,604 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 86,602 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 84,214 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 81,815 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 81,815 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 79,132 miles

slight noise? nsr wheel bearing?

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 79,132 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight noise? nsr wheel bearing?

Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,777 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 75,777 miles

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

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

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

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

advise tracking checked

corrosion nsr inner sill

Pass 23 Apr 2008 72,762 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 69,596 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 69,595 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 65,436 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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R608 YBK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R608 YBK, 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 R608 YBK registered?

R608 YBK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R608 YBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R608 YBK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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