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R713 YPX

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,794 mi
Last recorded130,794 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 YPX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 130,794 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 123,850 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 121,022 miles

Both front anti-role bar drop link bushes deteriorated

Both headlight beam pattens faint

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Both rear tyres lightly pereshed

Brake fluid level slightly low

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Front number plate cracked

Rear axle bushes debonded

Rear exhaust mounting bush heavely deteriorated

Slight interaction on rear lights

Slight misting on steering rack

Various small chips in windscreen

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 8 Dec 2012 121,016 miles

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

Both front anti-role bar drop link bushes deteriorated

Both headlight beam pattens faint

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Both rear tyres lightly pereshed

Brake fluid level slightly low

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Front number plate cracked

Rear axle bushes debonded

Rear exhaust mounting bush heavely deteriorated

Slight interaction on rear lights

Slight misting on steering rack

Various small chips in windscreen

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2011 113,393 miles

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

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

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

front tyres low and cracking

headlamp aim dim

rear exhaust mount rubber deterioated

Fail 24 Oct 2011 113,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

front tyres low and cracking

headlamp aim dim

rear exhaust mount rubber deterioated

Pass 4 Nov 2010
Fail 3 Nov 2010

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 107,833 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 106,402 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2007 104,872 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 104,872 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 102,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2005 97,148 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 97,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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R713 YPX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R713 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 R713 YPX registered?

R713 YPX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R713 YPX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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