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R651 YOE

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,641 mi
Last recorded77,641 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 YOE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 77,641 miles

o/s/f fog lamp not working & lens cracked

unable to visually check brake pads

Fail 3 Jul 2008 77,641 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f fog lamp not working & lens cracked

unable to visually check brake pads

Pass 3 Jul 2007 70,789 miles

1 offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit †2 front brake discs wearing pads not checked †3 slight noise on rear wheel bearings †4 no rubber on rear wiper blade

Pass 1 Jul 2006 63,909 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 63,909 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split †pads not checked

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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R651 YOE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R651 YOE, 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 R651 YOE registered?

R651 YOE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R651 YOE safe to buy?

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