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GL53 NVR

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

86,829 mi
Last recorded86,829 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 NVR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 86,829 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces scored/marked (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Head lamp lens worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Worn bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom of engine / filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 86,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces scored/marked (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Worn bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom of engine / filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 80,155 miles

brake servo showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2021 80,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner edge and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake servo showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2020 71,744 miles

nearside headlight glass slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2020 71,742 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside headlight glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2019 61,926 miles

offside front drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2019 61,926 miles

Macpherson strut insecurely attached both top fixings required tightening (5.3.3 (a) (i))

offside front drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2018 53,016 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 53,015 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

lip on front brake discs on inner faces

Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,293 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 44,293 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 40,797 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 40,796 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 33,430 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,430 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,703 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 28,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 28,198 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,269 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,564 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,158 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 17,098 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 17,062 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 13,828 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 10,669 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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GL53 NVR is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2004 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 61,492 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 GL53 NVR, 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 22 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL53 NVR registered?

GL53 NVR is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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