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R714 YRT

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,683 mi
Last recorded51,683 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 YRT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,683 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

front no plate cracked

front wiper blades judder across screen

new front brake discs & pads fitted to vehicle

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,668 miles

both rear tyres are on 2mm

front brake discs are corroded

front number plate is cracked

front tyres are worn on inner edges

o/s/f wheel is binding slightly

spare tyre is flat

Fail 17 Feb 2009 49,658 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are on 2mm

front brake discs are corroded

front indicators are discoloured

front number plate is cracked

front tyres are worn on inner edges

n/s wiper is smeary

o/s wiper is split

o/s/f wheel is binding slightly

spare tyre is flat

Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,585 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,973 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 41,972 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,878 miles

near side mirror glass missing

Fail 4 Apr 2006 39,878 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side mirror glass missing

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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R714 YRT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R714 YRT, 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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R714 YRT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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