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R682 LYG

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,645 mi
Last recorded52,645 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 LYG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,645 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 52,423 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 47,825 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting held together with cable ties

Fail 3 Jul 2018 47,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting held together with cable ties

Pass 12 May 2017 46,895 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 46,895 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 45,000 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 43,522 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 43,522 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 42,203 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 42,203 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 40,689 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 40,689 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,670 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 38,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 36,029 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 36,029 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 33,511 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 33,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,086 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,879 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 28,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 26,108 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 22,756 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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R682 LYG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R682 LYG, 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 R682 LYG registered?

R682 LYG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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