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R573 GRL

1998 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,643 mi
Last recorded121,643 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 GRL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 121,643 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 121,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 115,831 miles

battery loose and could cause a fire as wire near metal

Fail 26 Aug 2008 115,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

battery loose and could cause a fire as wire near metal

Pass 19 Sep 2007 106,718 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 106,718 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 97,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f door handle incomplete

Pass 14 Sep 2006 97,656 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f door handle incomplete

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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R573 GRL is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R573 GRL, 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 R573 GRL registered?

R573 GRL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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