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R704 YPX

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,760 mi
Last recorded45,760 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 YPX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

font and rear tyres signs of age cracking

high imbalance on rear brakes reading 48%

Fail 29 May 2012 45,530 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

font and rear tyres signs of age cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,328 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 44,328 miles

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

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

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

Rear blade split

Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,716 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,169 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 38,259 miles

Accident damage to nearside front door outer panel

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front inner door handle broken

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket perished and split

Travel on handbrake lever could be improved

Fail 21 Jun 2007 38,259 miles

Accident damage to nearside front door outer panel

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside front inner door handle broken

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

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

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket perished and split

Travel on handbrake lever could be improved

Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,916 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R704 YPX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R704 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 R704 YPX registered?

R704 YPX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R704 YPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R704 YPX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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