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R224 GYS

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,044 mi
Last recorded72,044 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 GYS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 72,044 miles

front chassis corroded

minor blow from exhaust

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished

nearside and offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

offside front lower wishbone bushes have some wear

rear service brake efficiency at 50% is minimum required and may require further attention in the near future

Fail 26 Nov 2008 72,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front chassis corroded

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished

nearside and offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2008 68,079 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt buckle sticks

slight damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 May 2007 61,078 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre outer walls perishing

Fail 7 May 2007 61,078 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 13 Feb 2006 57,634 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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R224 GYS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R224 GYS, 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 R224 GYS registered?

R224 GYS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R224 GYS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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