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R776 LYG

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,704 mi
Last recorded75,704 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 LYG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 75,704 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 73,525 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti roll bar bushe's detorating

both front tyre's wearing on both edge's

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch lower

Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,576 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Front subframe corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on edges, But tread not cut as deep

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2010 69,654 miles

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

Slight interaction between rear lights

Pass 14 Nov 2009 67,832 miles

both front anti rol bar link bushes perished

heavy corrosion to front subframe

Fail 12 Nov 2009 67,811 miles

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

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

both front anti rol bar link bushes perished

heavy corrosion to front subframe

Pass 19 Nov 2008 65,893 miles

brake load valve sticking

corrosion - front brake discs, front subframe,anti roll bar bushes

Pass 16 Nov 2007 62,873 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2007 62,873 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2006 62,400 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 62,400 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Slight exhaust leak at rear

Pass 29 Nov 2005 60,552 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 60,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Front Wipers Split

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 60,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wiper blades split

handbrake lever has slight sideways movement

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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R776 LYG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R776 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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R776 LYG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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