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R419 GBX

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,418 mi
Last recorded41,418 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 GBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 41,418 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 8 May 2012 41,418 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 41,418 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

offside front brake disc inner surface very rusty

Pass 5 May 2010 41,418 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,418 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 41,418 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,087 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 37,087 miles

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

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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R419 GBX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R419 GBX, 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 R419 GBX registered?

R419 GBX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R419 GBX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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