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R39 GNA

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,073 mi
Last recorded98,073 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 GNA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 98,073 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 97,934 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 94,691 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 94,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 93,737 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f and o/s/f mirrors slightly insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2009 93,737 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f and o/s/f mirrors slightly insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2008 92,277 miles

SLIGHT - oil leak on o/s/f suspension leg

accident damage to n/s/f wing

Fail 21 Aug 2008 92,270 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT - oil leak on o/s/f suspension leg

accident damage to n/s/f wing

Fail 15 Aug 2007 91,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

coolant on min

pin hole in exhaust front pipe

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 15 Aug 2007 91,107 miles

Spare tyre defective

coolant on min

pin hole in exhaust front pipe

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 25 Aug 2006 89,809 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 89,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

light cracks on sidewall and tread on o/s/r tyre

rear wiper blade worn out

slight oil leak on n/s front suspension strut

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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R39 GNA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R39 GNA, 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 R39 GNA registered?

R39 GNA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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