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R401 GFM

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,210 mi
Last recorded70,210 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 GFM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2014 70,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Mar 2013 63,033 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 62,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,040 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,024 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,362 miles

rear exhaust box spliting.o/s/f tyre inner wall perishing.front brake discs corroding.o/s/f brake hose perishing.o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey.n/s/r tyre small nail to tread and perishing.surface corrosion starting at underbody.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 53,362 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box spliting.o/s/f tyre inner wall perishing.front brake discs corroding.o/s/f brake hose perishing.o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey.n/s/r tyre small nail to tread and perishing.surface corrosion starting at underbody.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,775 miles

corrosion at both sill lips.n/s/f shockobsorber leaking.n/s c.v.joint noisey.small nail in n/s/r tyre.o/s/r tyre perishing.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 50,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion at both sill lips.n/s/f shockobsorber leaking.n/s c.v.joint noisey.small nail in n/s/r tyre.o/s/r tyre perishing.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,507 miles

condensation in n/s headlight.spare tyre deflated.imbalance on front and rear brakes,14%.corrosion starting at o/s/f inner wing.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,799 miles

spare tyre deflated and rim damaged.small cut to o/s/r tyre.fluctuation on rear brakes.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,692 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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R401 GFM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R401 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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R401 GFM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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