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R684 GFF

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,307 mi
Last recorded93,307 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 GFF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,307 miles

Front to back exhaust system is deteroirated

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Slight roughness at offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Apr 2012 93,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front to back exhaust system is deteroirated

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Slight roughness at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 86,846 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front headlight has been adjusted could be a problem with the headlight adjuster

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 86,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 83,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake adjustment

Fail 26 Apr 2010 83,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake adjustment

Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,248 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 18 Apr 2009 75,248 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 9 Apr 2009 74,895 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2008 68,248 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 67,912 miles

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

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 15 Mar 2006 64,449 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 64,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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R684 GFF 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 53.8%.

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 R684 GFF, 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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R684 GFF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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