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R621 YGC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,662 mi
Last recorded93,662 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 YGC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,662 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,201 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 93,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking pressure switch area (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/13 on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

SERVICE BRAKE efficentcy only 58% minimum is 50% rear efforts low

Fail 8 Apr 2016 92,219 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/13 both rear (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/13 on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 90,580 miles

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

Centre rear non statory seatbelt missing

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

Nearside front tyre worn heavy on outer edge

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

Offside windscreen washer jet poor

Fail 31 Mar 2015 90,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Centre rear non statory seatbelt missing

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn heavy on outer edge

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

Offside windscreen washer jet poor

Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,023 miles

battery poorly secured by metal straps

centre to rear exhaust leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2014 84,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,434 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 78,433 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,093 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,132 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,657 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 54,652 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 10 Mar 2008 48,800 miles

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 19 Mar 2007 44,345 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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R621 YGC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R621 YGC, 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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R621 YGC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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