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R822 VYC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

68,014 mi
Last recorded68,014 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 VYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 68,014 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 68,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 67,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,565 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 66,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 65,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 64,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 64,497 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,216 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 63,216 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,333 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 61,333 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 58,888 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear chassis

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear inner sills

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear inner sills

corrosion on n/s sill/door step

corrosion on n/sand o/s front chassis

front to rear brake pipe very corroded(unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers)

o/s and n/s rear outer sills very corroded

o/s and n/s rear outer sills very corroded

rear tyres getting low

Fail 19 Jan 2017 58,888 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear chassis

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear inner sills

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear inner sills

corrosion on n/s sill/door step

corrosion on n/sand o/s front chassis

front to rear brake pipe very corroded(unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers)

o/s and n/s rear outer sills very corroded

o/s and n/s rear outer sills very corroded

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,467 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,416 miles

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

corrosion on n/s and o/s front chassis

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear chassis

front inner brake pads getting low

o/s/r shock absorber corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 52,416 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion on n/s and o/s front chassis

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear chassis

front inner brake pads getting low

o/s/r shock absorber corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,419 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 46,586 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,586 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 43,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,956 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 40,956 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,291 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 35,444 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,620 miles

Front number cracked

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,998 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 27,240 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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R822 VYC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R822 VYC, 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 R822 VYC registered?

R822 VYC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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