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R670 UYD

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,455 mi
Last recorded120,455 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 UYD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 120,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads over 3/4 worn and front discs worn.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge - close to legal limit.

Some play in offside front brake caliper slide pins.

Spare tyre worn to cords UNSERVISABLE.

Surface cracks on inner sidewalls of both rear tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 120,454 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads over 3/4 worn and front discs worn.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge - close to legal limit.

Some play in offside front brake caliper slide pins.

Spare tyre worn to cords UNSERVISABLE.

Surface cracks on inner sidewalls of both rear tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 108,459 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front shock absorber leaking slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2008 108,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2007 98,755 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 98,755 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 76,593 miles

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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R670 UYD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R670 UYD, 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 R670 UYD registered?

R670 UYD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R670 UYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R670 UYD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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