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R134 GBX

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

37,785 mi
Last recorded37,785 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 GBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 37,785 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 37,785 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 32,375 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 32,375 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 28,551 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 28,551 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2016 23,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s o/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

engine has oil leak

front subframe has light corrosion

o/s/f steering arm has play

wipers leaving slight smears

Fail 26 Apr 2016 23,475 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s o/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

engine has oil leak

front subframe has light corrosion

o/s/f steering arm has play

wipers leaving slight smears

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,960 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front discs worn

front suspension components corroded

noise from rear brakes when on rbt

rear suspension components corroded

slight play in o/s track rod end

spare wheal carrier corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2011 22,960 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front discs worn

front suspension components corroded

noise from rear brakes when on rbt

rear suspension components corroded

slight play in o/s track rod end

spare wheal carrier corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,015 miles

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

Plastic trims/gaurds and sheilds are covering some prescribed areas

Slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 23 Feb 2010 22,014 miles

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

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

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

Plastic trims/gaurds and sheilds are covering some prescribed areas

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 9 Feb 2009 21,255 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 20,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,481 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 18,253 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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R134 GBX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R134 GBX, 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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R134 GBX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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