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R172 GDM

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,484 mi
Last recorded52,484 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 GDM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 52,484 miles

Various welded repairs and surface corrosion to sills and under body.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 47,976 miles

welded repairs to both outer and under sills front and rear.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 45,328 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 45,326 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,646 miles

both outer rear sections of sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jan 2015 43,818 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,958 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 42,958 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,258 miles

water temp light on

Fail 7 Jan 2013 42,258 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

water temp light on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,372 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 41,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,125 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 40,125 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 39,123 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,123 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,785 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,716 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 36,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 35,338 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 33,556 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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R172 GDM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R172 GDM, 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 R172 GDM registered?

R172 GDM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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