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R646 YGC

1998 Renault Clio

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,304 mi
Last recorded72,304 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 YGC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 72,304 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 62,927 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 62,927 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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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R646 YGC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R646 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 R646 YGC registered?

R646 YGC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R646 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R646 YGC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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