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R792 YUY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,874 mi
Last recorded94,874 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 YUY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 94,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre badly cracked

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 94,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

NSR tyre badly cracked

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 10 Apr 2015 89,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 8 Apr 2014 85,814 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 85,812 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

noise on offside rear wheel

Pass 17 Apr 2013 82,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 82,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,457 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 76,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 72,326 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 68,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight noise from o/s rear w/bearing.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 63,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 56,320 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 53,645 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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R792 YUY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R792 YUY, 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 R792 YUY registered?

R792 YUY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R792 YUY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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