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R780 YWE

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,187 mi
Last recorded57,187 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 YWE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 57,187 miles

front lower suspension wishbones inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside front wing, front bumper and boonet slight damage

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

offside rear foot and handbrake performance slightly low

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside rear wheel arch slight damage and starting to rust

rear axle bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear gearbox stabiliser mounting rubber starting to crack/ perish

Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,675 miles

both front tyre treads worn to 2mm

offside front shock absorber slightly damp

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2008 51,583 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads worn to 2mm

offside front shock absorber slightly damp

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 40,679 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,090 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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R780 YWE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R780 YWE, 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 R780 YWE registered?

R780 YWE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R780 YWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 YWE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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