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R756 LYG

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,991 mi
Last recorded92,991 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 LYG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 92,991 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o s r wheel slight noise could be wheel bearing?

Fail 28 May 2010 92,981 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o s r wheel slight noise could be wheel bearing?

Pass 1 Jun 2009 119,801 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 119,801 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 109,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 109,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 103,699 miles

see test 874488127111 issued with this test

Fail 8 May 2007 103,697 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 96,686 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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R756 LYG 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 R756 LYG, 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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R756 LYG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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