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R644 YGC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,659 mi
Last recorded90,659 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 YGC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 90,659 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 90,659 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 80,898 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2012 76,324 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 76,324 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 70,220 miles

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

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 5 May 2011 70,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front number plate poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 11 May 2010 62,272 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 62,272 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 15 May 2009 49,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

near side rear brake rubbing slightly

rear exhaust rubber mount collapsed, exhaust still supported

rear tyres outer sidewalls cracked

Fail 13 May 2009 49,118 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

near side rear brake rubbing slightly

rear exhaust rubber mount collapsed, exhaust still supported

rear tyres outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2008 45,581 miles

exhuast back box rubber mounting worn

bodywork has dent and scratch

Fail 27 Jun 2008 45,581 miles

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

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

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

bodywork has dent and scratch

exhuast back box rubber mounting worn

Pass 20 Jun 2007 41,719 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,314 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 39,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R644 YGC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R644 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 R644 YGC registered?

R644 YGC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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