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R290 GGY

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,539 mi
Last recorded63,539 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 GGY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 63,539 miles

Brake fluid low in resivior

Coolant level low

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 61,750 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 59,969 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 58,284 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 56,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 54,225 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,320 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

slight perishing to n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,351 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,969 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,655 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,933 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 38,933 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,384 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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R290 GGY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R290 GGY, 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 R290 GGY registered?

R290 GGY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R290 GGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 GGY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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