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R392 GFM

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,811 mi
Last recorded68,811 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 GFM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 68,811 miles

Both rear wheelarches starting to corrode

Exhaust poor in places

N/s sill is poor in places

O/s outer sill badly rusted in doorframe

Fail 12 Dec 2011 68,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear wheelarches starting to corrode

Exhaust poor in places

N/s sill is poor in places

N/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

O/s outer sill badly rusted in doorframe

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,966 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 60,399 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 60,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,965 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,124 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 36,407 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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R392 GFM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R392 GFM, 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 R392 GFM registered?

R392 GFM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R392 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R392 GFM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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