MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R526 GEG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R526 GEG, 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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How do I check the history of R526 GEG?
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What year was R526 GEG registered?
R526 GEG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 1998.
Is R526 GEG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R526 GEG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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