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R612 GNA

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,530 mi
Last recorded38,530 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 GNA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,530 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,852 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 37,141 miles

offside rear light has had a temp repair

Fail 2 Mar 2012 37,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear light has had a temp repair

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,100 miles

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

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

rear engine stabilizer has a worn rubber bush

Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,060 miles

lower engine mount rubber split

n/s front tyre cracking on sidewall

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2010 35,060 miles

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

lower engine mount rubber split

n/s front tyre cracking on sidewall

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 3 Mar 2009 33,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,926 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,103 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,175 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,453 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 28,453 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder, vehicle requires tracking

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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R612 GNA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red 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 R612 GNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R612 GNA registered?

R612 GNA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R612 GNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R612 GNA 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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