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R518 GBX

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,570 mi
Last recorded80,570 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 GBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,570 miles

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

corossion on near side and off side front inner wheel arches

corossion on offside chassis

slight wheel bearing noise offside front

Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,160 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,276 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 70,276 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,478 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 64,478 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,105 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 58,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,071 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 52,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,937 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 42,043 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Mar 2006 37,452 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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R518 GBX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R518 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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What year was R518 GBX registered?

R518 GBX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R518 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 GBX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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