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R337 GTU

1998 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,130 mi
Last recorded126,130 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 GTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 126,130 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 115,976 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 104,585 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 104,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 98,498 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 96,799 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 89,242 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 965,493 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 965,492 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2006 64,954 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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R337 GTU is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R337 GTU, 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 R337 GTU registered?

R337 GTU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R337 GTU safe to buy?

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