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R147 GRP

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,882 mi
Last recorded38,882 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 GRP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,882 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 38,532 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 38,050 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,050 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,515 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,829 miles

n/s/r tyre heavily perished across whole of tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,001 miles

lag to o/s rear service brake.

slight uneven wear to n/s front brake disc inner edge.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 33,210 miles

slight noise from front wheel bearings

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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R147 GRP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R147 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 R147 GRP registered?

R147 GRP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R147 GRP safe to buy?

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