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R484 GFU

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,628 mi
Last recorded102,628 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 GFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 102,628 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 102,628 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 83,769 miles

O/S/F Coil spring snapped at end but still seating correctly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2011 74,843 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 70,910 miles

slight noise coming from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jun 2010 70,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight noise coming from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,880 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 56,994 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 52,805 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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R484 GFU is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R484 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 R484 GFU registered?

R484 GFU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R484 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R484 GFU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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