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R391 GCG

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,833 mi
Last recorded74,833 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 GCG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,833 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 74,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,337 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,638 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 55,580 miles

front headlamp aim poor due to faded head light lenses

front number plate delaminated and damaged

lower engine mount split excess movement

rear exhaust mount split

Fail 28 Nov 2012 55,579 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front headlamp aim poor due to faded head light lenses

lower engine mount split excess movement

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,292 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 49,285 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,735 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 43,735 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,176 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,036 miles

front number plate in poor condition.

nearside headlamp patton poor.

offside front and nearside rear tyres tread depth on 2.5mm,.

rear axle front mounting starting to separate from metal housing.

slight play in steering rack ( offside ).

Fail 15 Dec 2008 41,018 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front number plate in poor condition.

nearside headlamp patton poor.

offside front and nearside rear tyres tread depth on 2.5mm,.

rear axle front mounting starting to separate from metal housing.

slight play in steering rack ( offside ).

Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,655 miles

rear number plate light corroded & intermitant.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,057 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 17,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 17,775 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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R391 GCG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R391 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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R391 GCG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R391 GCG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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