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R459 GHO

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

226,572 mi
Last recorded226,572 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 GHO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2011 226,572 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 226,572 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 220,810 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 220,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to front subframe

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 7 Aug 2008 210,983 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 200,517 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front trim and offside front wing damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside inner door handle insecure, still opens door

tyres on front axle differ in size to tyres fitted on rear

Fail 17 Aug 2007 200,354 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front trim and offside front wing damaged

nearside front inner door handle insecure, still opens door

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

tyres on front axle differ in size to tyres fitted on rear axle

Pass 26 Jun 2006 184,927 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 184,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R459 GHO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R459 GHO, 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 R459 GHO registered?

R459 GHO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R459 GHO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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