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R424 GBX

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

56,688 mi
Last recorded56,688 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 GBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 56,688 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 56,651 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,303 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 54,303 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,097 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 52,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 49,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,379 miles

front number plate slightly distorted

r/n/s brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Nov 2008 43,368 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 43,307 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

UNDERBODY RUSTING THROUGHOUT,EXHAUST RUSTING,NS REAR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING TO THE SIDE WALL,FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

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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R424 GBX is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R424 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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R424 GBX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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