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R23 GNA

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,085 mi
Last recorded71,085 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 GNA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2010 71,085 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 66,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 66,059 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 62,304 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 62,304 miles

Centre 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)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,385 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 55,385 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,238 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 49,180 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,790 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 39,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE GET LOW

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R23 GNA 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 54.5%.

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 R23 GNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R23 GNA registered?

R23 GNA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R23 GNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 GNA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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