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R627 GNA

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,474 mi
Last recorded111,474 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 GNA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2012 111,474 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 111,474 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 111,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside headlight unit loose

nearside rear footbrake low effort

offside front and rear suspension low

offside front tyre low on pressure?

strong advise! offside front shock absorber leaking

Fail 27 May 2011 111,128 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside headlight unit loose

nearside rear footbrake low effort

offside front and rear suspension low

offside front tyre low on pressure?

strong advise! offside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 21 May 2010 109,959 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

grease around both front outer c.v.boots (pin holes?)

Fail 20 May 2010 109,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

grease around both front outer c.v.boots (pin holes?)

Pass 19 May 2009 108,892 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 108,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 107,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Oct 2007 107,780 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2006 93,012 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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R627 GNA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R627 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.

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What year was R627 GNA registered?

R627 GNA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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