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H198 GFW

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,822 mi
Last recorded83,822 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH198 GFW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,822 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 83,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 79,454 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 75,195 miles

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

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

had repair on outer sills

Fail 18 May 2010 75,195 miles

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

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

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

had repair on outer sills

Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,452 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

play in offside front steering arm

tracking

Fail 27 May 2009 72,452 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

play in offside front steering arm

tracking

Pass 12 Jun 2008 68,671 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 68,671 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear tyres splitting

Pass 14 Jun 2007 64,664 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 64,664 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres splitting

tyre cut nearside wall

Pass 14 Jun 2006 58,936 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 58,936 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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H198 GFW is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1991 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 83,282 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 H198 GFW, 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 35 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H198 GFW is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 June 1991.

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