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R124 GPU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,968 mi
Last recorded30,968 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 GPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 30,968 miles

battery insecure

Pass 7 May 2013 27,363 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

bonnet catch sticks

Pass 2 May 2012 23,590 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,514 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 19,512 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,160 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 14,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,356 miles

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

nearside headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,655 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,160 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,570 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 11,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R124 GPU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R124 GPU, 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 R124 GPU registered?

R124 GPU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R124 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 GPU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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