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R447 GFU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,194 mi
Last recorded149,194 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 GFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 149,194 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 148,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 144,261 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 143,233 miles

both outer sills have syrface corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2011 135,865 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 123,583 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 113,049 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 106,006 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 105,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 100,477 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 100,477 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 96,151 miles

See Mot Test No 770547796255

Fail 24 Oct 2006 96,151 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 86,649 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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R447 GFU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R447 GFU, 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 R447 GFU registered?

R447 GFU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R447 GFU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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