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R230 GGU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,491 mi
Last recorded95,491 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 GGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,491 miles

handbrake travel borderline

Pass 31 Oct 2012 91,998 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Security of offside CV boot

Pass 4 Nov 2011 85,107 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Security of nearside door mirror

Pass 14 Oct 2010 78,536 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 78,509 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 76,655 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 74,648 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 72,354 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 72,354 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 70,324 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 70,324 miles

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

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

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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R230 GGU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue 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 R230 GGU, 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 R230 GGU registered?

R230 GGU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R230 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 GGU 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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