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R556 GCL

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,331 mi
Last recorded101,331 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 GCL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 101,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 91,271 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 87,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 87,696 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 87,166 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Perished and split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 87,166 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Perished and split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 86,719 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickering slightly when indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just passable (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 86,348 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective very slight (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,140 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(d bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 86,002 miles

Nearside Front headlight very slight movement

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 85,714 miles

Central Rear seatbelt male to female connection was difficult to click together now working ok

Hazard warning switch faulty description wrong switch may not be faulty,hazards not working with ignition off,spoke to dvsa they say pass and advise (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2017 85,280 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,675 miles

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

both front brakes binding

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/f tyre perished)(advise replacing

rear exhaust hanger excessively perished)(advise replacing

Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,064 miles

All Four Tyres Perished

Rear Silencer Corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside Brake Low Performance (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,793 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyres perished

rear exhaust corroded & weak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,509 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/F wheel dragging slightly

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,042 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 83,042 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 82,518 miles

(2) Nearside steering rack gater deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Both number plates deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Offside rear wheel bearing worn slightly.

(6) All tyres deteriorated slightly.

Fail 27 Sep 2011 94,618 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

(2) Nearside steering rack gater deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Both number plates deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Offside rear wheel bearing worn slightly.

(6) All tyres deteriorated slightly.

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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R556 GCL is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R556 GCL, 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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R556 GCL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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