MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,488 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Hand brake travel long
N/S/R wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
o/S/f tyre low on inner edge
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Hand brake travel long
N/S/R wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
o/S/f tyre low on inner edge
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R153 GBX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R153 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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What year was R153 GBX registered?
R153 GBX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1998.
Is R153 GBX safe to buy?
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