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R178 GPU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,659 mi
Last recorded85,659 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 GPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,659 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 85,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 83,399 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,454 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 72,163 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 72,163 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,320 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 53,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 53,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 47,810 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 4,777 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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R178 GPU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red 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 R178 GPU, 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 R178 GPU registered?

R178 GPU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R178 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R178 GPU 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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