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R180 GBX

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

65,607 mi
Last recorded65,607 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 GBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,607 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 65,604 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,027 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 62,027 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 May 2011 62,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 56,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,892 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 47,846 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,952 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 39,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,419 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,860 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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R180 GBX is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R180 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 R180 GBX registered?

R180 GBX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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