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R272 GDL

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,185 mi
Last recorded70,185 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 GDL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 70,185 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Pass 8 May 2013 69,259 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2013 69,219 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 67,876 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2012 67,876 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,509 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,275 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,675 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 57,923 miles

This is a partial retest problam with computer

Pass 7 May 2008 57,923 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 57,923 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 54,294 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 54,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 52,012 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

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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R272 GDL is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R272 GDL, 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 R272 GDL registered?

R272 GDL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R272 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 GDL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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