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R144 GRP

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,202 mi
Last recorded86,202 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 GRP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 86,202 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 76,971 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,776 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,316 miles

main brake pipes covered by plastic trim not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Mar 2010 49,236 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

main brake pipes covered by plastic trim not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,179 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 38,179 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 33,198 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate deteriorating

nail in osf tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2008 33,198 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate deteriorating

nail in osf tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,601 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,714 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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R144 GRP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R144 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 R144 GRP registered?

R144 GRP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R144 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R144 GRP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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