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R155 GKO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,901 mi
Last recorded69,901 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 GKO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2014 69,901 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,874 miles

both outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

both inner sills corroded

front brake hoses in poor condition

o/s headlamp in poor condition

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,724 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Crack in O/S headlamp

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

N/S inner sill corroded

O/S sill corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,447 miles

poor image from o/s/f head lamp

rear brakes inbalanced

Fail 28 Feb 2011 66,390 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

exhaust blowing

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge and very close to 1.6mm limit

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inside edge and very close to 1.6mm limit

poor image from o/s/f head lamp

rear brakes inbalanced

Pass 23 Mar 2010 64,186 miles

clutch bite point high

damage and temp repair to o/s headlight

o/s 'B' pillar corroding

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2010 64,186 miles

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

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

clutch bite point high

damage and temp repair to o/s headlight

o/s 'B' pillar corroding

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,153 miles

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

front lower wishbone to subframe bushes have slight freeplay

front shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

offside rear wheel arch and offside door pillar have slight surface corrosion

temporary repair to o/s headlight

Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,796 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 59,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake discs in poor condition

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2007 56,724 miles

Engine stabilizer bar worn

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 56,724 miles

Engine stabilizer bar worn

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 53,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak at nearside inner drive shaft gaitor assembly

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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R155 GKO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R155 GKO, 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 R155 GKO registered?

R155 GKO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R155 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 GKO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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