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R629 YJO

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,947 mi
Last recorded71,947 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 YJO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 71,947 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 71,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2012 68,595 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 68,595 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust slight leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 65,411 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,395 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 61,395 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,584 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 59,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,955 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 50,433 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 50,433 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 45,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 45,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 38,457 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 38,455 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R629 YJO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R629 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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R629 YJO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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