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R662 YMS

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,568 mi
Last recorded27,568 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 YMS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 27,568 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,920 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 23,916 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 19,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 19,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 18,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,710 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 17,175 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 16,801 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper deteriated

Fail 20 Feb 2014 16,795 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper deteriated

Pass 21 Feb 2013 16,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

rear wiper blade deteriated

steering lock innop

Pass 22 Feb 2012 15,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Mar 2010 14,800 miles

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,318 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper split

unable to see main brake pipes for plastic cover

Pass 20 Feb 2008 13,846 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,324 miles

n/s mirror cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Feb 2006 12,925 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear wiper blade split

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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R662 YMS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R662 YMS, 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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R662 YMS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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