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R109 GRP

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,542 mi
Last recorded104,542 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 GRP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2010 104,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

clutch slipping

Pass 10 Feb 2009 97,153 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 97,153 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 85,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 75,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 65,653 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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R109 GRP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R109 GRP, 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 R109 GRP registered?

R109 GRP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R109 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 GRP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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