MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel high
slight squeak from steering joints
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
General corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
handbrake travel high
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise near side rear brake reading low
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R749 YOF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R749 YOF, 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 R749 YOF registered?
R749 YOF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 February 1998.
Is R749 YOF safe to buy?
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