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R640 YGC

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,100 mi
Last recorded42,100 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 YGC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2007 42,100 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 42,088 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside headlamp dipped pattern poor

offside rear position lamp slightly affected by †offside rear indicator

Pass 31 May 2006 36,950 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

yellow tint to o/side headlamp light output. †brake limiter valve linkage . stiff operation.

Fail 30 May 2006 36,950 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

yellow tint to o/side headlamp light output. †brake limiter valve linkage , stiff operation.

Pass 10 Jun 2005 30,988 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 30,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre side walls perished

nearside rear tyre tread depth low 2mm.

offside front washer weak in operation

offside rear tyre side walls perished

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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R640 YGC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R640 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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What year was R640 YGC registered?

R640 YGC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R640 YGC safe to buy?

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