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R241 GYS

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,828 mi
Last recorded72,828 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 GYS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2016 72,828 miles

Centre Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyre sidewalls damaged

child seats fitted in rear of vehicle, unable to test seatbelts

nail in nearside front tyre

strong smell of fuel under vehicle but unable to visually detect a leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,925 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 39,991 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/F tyre perishing

O/S/R tyre has deep perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2012 38,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,949 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,634 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,859 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,584 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R241 GYS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R241 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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R241 GYS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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