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R671 WYD

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,256 mi
Last recorded98,256 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 WYD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 98,256 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 98,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 88,432 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 88,432 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 79,487 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 30 Jan 2008 70,125 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

nsf lower ball joint slight play

osf wheel bearing slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2007 62,267 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 62,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 55,351 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 55,351 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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R671 WYD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R671 WYD, 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 R671 WYD registered?

R671 WYD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R671 WYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R671 WYD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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