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R101 GGU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,782 mi
Last recorded68,782 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 GGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 68,782 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 68,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 62,230 miles

o/s/front tyre low

o/s/r/4 panel damaged and trim missing

Fail 4 Sep 2014 61,306 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/front tyre worn on the outter edge

Pass 7 May 2013 57,895 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 57,895 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 56,901 miles

ADVISED idle speed high then goes off after 15mins

Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,361 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 54,361 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2010 52,786 miles

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

Spare wheel damaged

Fail 11 May 2010 52,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Spare wheel damaged

Pass 2 May 2009 50,943 miles

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)

Slight damage to n/s/rear wheel rim

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,697 miles

slight crack o/s mirror

Fail 29 Apr 2008 49,697 miles

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

slight crack o/s mirror

Pass 1 May 2007 48,779 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,698 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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R101 GGU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R101 GGU, 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 R101 GGU registered?

R101 GGU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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