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GP53 HGU

2004 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,885 mi
Last recorded70,885 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 HGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 70,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

damage to boot floor

tyre tread depths both front 6mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 4mm 175/65R14 82T /82H

Fail 19 Dec 2016 70,885 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

damage to boot floor

tyre tread depths both front 6mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 4mm 175/65R14 82T /82H

Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,266 miles

tread depths: both front on 6mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 4.5mm.

tyre size: 175/65/14 82T.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,080 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s wiper blade smearing

tyre tread depths both front 3mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 5mm 175/65R14 82T n/s/r 82H

Fail 7 Jan 2015 60,079 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tyre tread depths both front 3mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 5mm 175/65R14 82T n/s/r 82H

wipers not tested due to washers not working

Pass 3 Jan 2014 50,896 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 50,896 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 44,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,439 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 40,182 miles

advise brake servo damaged by brake fluid (appears to be spillage )not dampo at time of test

advise very slight play in o/s steering rack

strong advise front pads very low discs lipped (o/s worse)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 40,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise brake servo damaged by brake fluid (appears to be spillage )not dampo at time of test

advise very slight play in o/s steering rack

strong advise front pads very low discs lipped (o/s worse)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,231 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 36,231 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,407 miles

advise front discs lipped

advise o/s/f tyre getting closer to tread wear markers

advise rear brake application slightly uneven

strong advise n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 15 Jan 2010 29,356 miles

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

advise front discs lipped

advise o/s/f tyre getting closer to tread wear markers

advise rear brake application slightly uneven

strong advise n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,009 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,653 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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GP53 HGU is a 2004 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GP53 HGU, 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 GP53 HGU registered?

GP53 HGU is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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