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51,328 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 165/65/13 tyre deformed (3508) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front drivers door damaged. unlikely to cause injury.
Offside Front wing damaged, unlikely to cause injury.
exhaust front pipe fouling mount / tie-bar.
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front drivers door damaged , unlikely to cause injury.
Offside Front wing damaged , unlikely to cause injury.
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
exhaust front pipe fouling engine mount / tie-bar.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured + battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured + battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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R308 GKN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 R308 GKN, 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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R308 GKN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 1998.
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