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R137 GPU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,731 mi
Last recorded64,731 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 GPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 64,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

flat spot on n/s/r tyre

inner sill corroded n/s/

Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2015 60,060 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 55,360 miles

offside front tyre wearing off inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,263 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,383 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 30 Jul 2012 43,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,182 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 38,182 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,235 miles

slight noise off side front wheel bearing

spare wheel missing

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,045 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,379 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,603 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,815 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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R137 GPU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R137 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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R137 GPU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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