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R718 GVV

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,436 mi
Last recorded47,436 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 GVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 47,436 miles

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

both sill starting to corrode

Fail 29 Apr 2014 47,088 miles

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

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

both sill starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,781 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,077 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 44,074 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 42,793 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKED & PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT WIRE BROKEN

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

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,793 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKED & PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT WIRE BROKEN

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,829 miles

front hub componets corroded

nearside front brake pad warning light wire broken

nearside inner cv gator laeking

offside rear tyre inner side wall slightly cracked

slight movement in both sides of steering rack

Fail 22 Apr 2010 41,829 miles

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

front hub componets corroded

nearside front brake pad warning light wire broken

nearside inner cv gator laeking

offside rear tyre inner side wall slightly cracked

slight movement in both sides of steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,617 miles

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

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

Fail 17 Apr 2009 40,617 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,478 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT SIDELAMP VERY DIM

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,141 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 38,141 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR MOULDING INSECURE

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,889 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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R718 GVV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R718 GVV, 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 R718 GVV registered?

R718 GVV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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