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R129 GPU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,509 mi
Last recorded58,509 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 GPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 58,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front cv gaiter weeping grease

Fail 10 Sep 2008 58,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front cv gaiter weeping grease

Pass 7 Aug 2007 47,575 miles

advises given with vt30 330431517281 30/07/07

Fail 30 Jul 2007 47,261 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s headlight glass cracked

Pass 9 May 2006 36,722 miles

n/s headlamp glass cracked

n/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f tyre worn in inner edge

o/s/r tyre VERY close to limit

Fail 2 May 2006 36,461 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres cracked in sidewalls

corrosion in the front of the n/s sill

n/s headlamp glass cracked

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre VERY close to limit

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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R129 GPU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R129 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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R129 GPU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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