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R74 AYC

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,993 mi
Last recorded58,993 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 AYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,993 miles

offside headlamp outer glass loose but not effecting the light output

passengers door nearside front interior opening latch damaged but door can be opened from in and out

scratch on windscreen

Fail 9 Mar 2011 58,993 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside headlamp outer glass loose but not effecting the light output

passengers door nearside front interior opening latch damaged but door can be opened from in and out

scratch on windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,876 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,670 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,889 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 26,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,010 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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R74 AYC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R74 AYC, 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 R74 AYC registered?

R74 AYC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R74 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R74 AYC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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