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R610 YFC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,691 mi
Last recorded104,691 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 YFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 104,691 miles

surface corrosion along underbody components

Fail 8 Aug 2012 104,691 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion along underbody components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 96,846 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 96,674 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 92,312 miles

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

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

considrable travel on handbrake lever

o/s front brake disc worn inside

o/s rear indicator lens poor

Pass 21 Jul 2009 89,465 miles

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

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

o/s rear indicator lens poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2008 86,819 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 78,682 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 78,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 69,752 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 60,780 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 60,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R610 YFC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R610 YFC, 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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R610 YFC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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