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R723 YEC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,944 mi
Last recorded62,944 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 YEC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,944 miles

bonnet stay missing

engine damp

gearbox rear stabiliser worn

nearsdie front and both rear wheel trims cracked

nearside front mirror taped up

offside front rack end slightly movement

offside front wheel trim missing

Fail 4 Feb 2010 62,796 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front mirror taped up

bonnet stay missing

both front and nearside rear wheel trims broken

engine damp

engine misfire

offside front rack end slightly movement

offside rear wheel trims missing

rear gearbox stabiliser worn

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,280 miles

bonnet stay missing

engine damp

front brake slight imbalance

nearside front wheel trim damage

nearside mirrir taped up

nearside sill dented

offside door lock taped up

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2009 58,280 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet stay missing

both offside tyres v low tread

engine damp

exhaust system corroded(back box holed)

front brake slight imbalance

nearside front wheel trim damage

nearside mirrir taped up

nearside rear tyre heavely perisched

nearside sill dented

offside door lock taped up

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,224 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 53,224 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet stay missing

nearside front tyre side wall nicked and v low tread

nearside front wheel trim damaged

nearside rear side trim missing

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside front seat head rest insecure

offside front strut weeping

offside front tyre low tread

oil leaks at engine

Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,939 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 50,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

bonnet support rod missing

corrosion at battery terminals

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre ,low tread

nearside front tyre nicked on side wall

nearside outer trim missing

offside front shock absorber weeping

offsidem rear brake drum warped

oil leaks at engine

Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,508 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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R723 YEC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R723 YEC, 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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R723 YEC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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