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R694 YPX

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,184 mi
Last recorded109,184 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 YPX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 109,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2014 109,180 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2013 100,601 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 93,865 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 93,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,907 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre low on outer shoulder of tread (16570R13T)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 80,842 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Components reveiled by rack gaiter splitting have corrosion forming. Advise full check befor gaiter replaced to ensure steering safe at this point.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre low on outer shoulder of tread (16570R13T)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil residue on engine but no obvious signs of leak. Clean and re-check

Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,230 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 75,230 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 63,612 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 54,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2006 51,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R694 YPX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R694 YPX, 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 R694 YPX registered?

R694 YPX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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