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R385 GCG

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,322 mi
Last recorded54,322 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 GCG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 54,322 miles

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

nearside rear tyre badly perished and cracked

offside wing mirror slightly insecure

Fail 12 May 2014 54,322 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre badly perished and cracked

offside wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 14 May 2013 50,658 miles

offside rear tyre is perrished on the outter side wall

Fail 8 May 2013 50,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear tyre is perrished on the outter side wall

Pass 9 May 2012 50,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust system deteriorated

nearside headlamp deteriorated slightly

Pass 11 May 2011 49,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front lower wishbones becoming corroded and bushes becoming perished and begining to part

both rear brake back-plates becoming corroded

center and rear exhaust becoming corrded

front sub-frame becoming corroded

offside front brake hose furrule becoming corroded and hose becoming perished

Pass 10 May 2010 49,534 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2009 48,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 8 May 2009 48,338 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 13 May 2008 46,524 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 46,524 miles

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

deep cut in outside wall of nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 10 May 2007 45,126 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

outer cover on nearside front brake hose deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2006 43,858 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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R385 GCG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R385 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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R385 GCG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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