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R372 GCG

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,798 mi
Last recorded86,798 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 GCG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 86,798 miles

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

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

ns wiper poor

Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,954 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 63,693 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 63,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,831 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2010 61,831 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2008 58,901 miles

center seat, lap belt assembly has been removed plus the stalk assembly ,when the vehicle was presented for mot test

near side front shock has slight leak

off side front tyre worn low on tread

off side rear wheel arch has corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2008 58,901 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

center seat, lap belt assembly has been removed plus the stalk assembly ,when the vehicle was presented for mot test

near side front shock has slight leak

off side front tyre worn low on tread

off side rear wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 15 May 2007 50,450 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 47,785 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 47,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 46,139 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

One bulb in high level brake light not working

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

Fail 15 Nov 2005 46,139 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

One bulb in high level brake light not working

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

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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R372 GCG is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R372 GCG, 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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R372 GCG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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