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R475 GJE

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,705 mi
Last recorded55,705 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 GJE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 55,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Poly belt cracking and not fitted correctly

Fail 18 Aug 2021 55,705 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Poly belt cracking and not fitted correctly

Pass 21 Aug 2020 44,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Sill Corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 44,710 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Sill Corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 35,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both tyres are low on edges , on 3mm

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weak and wrong clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 35,575 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both tyres are low on edges , on 3mm

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weak and wrong clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 30,220 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 28,621 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 28,387 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 28,387 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 27,628 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 26,737 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,383 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,456 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 21,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,334 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,062 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 17,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,004 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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R475 GJE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R475 GJE, 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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R475 GJE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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