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R723 GAA

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,194 mi
Last recorded108,194 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 GAA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 108,194 miles

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both rear tyres perishing

front tyres 185 60 13 - rear tyres 155 70 13

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside wiper rubber perishing

Fail 25 May 2010 106,286 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tyres sizes: front 185/60/13 rear 155/70/13

Pass 25 May 2010 106,286 miles

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

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

tyres sizes: front 185/60/13 rear 155/70/13

Pass 2 Jun 2009 101,734 miles

tyres sizes: front 185 60 13: rear tyres 155 70 13

Pass 3 Jun 2008 96,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front tyres 185-60-13 / rear tyres 155-70-13

Pass 12 Apr 2007 90,606 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front and rear tyres differant sizes

nearside front seatdelt stalk damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2007 90,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside front seatbelt stalk damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2006 85,979 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise noted from timing belt area, possibly water pump ?

offside front tyre wearing inner edge. †tyres: fronts 185/60r 13 †tyres rears: 155/70r 13

Pass 6 Apr 2006 85,979 miles

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise noted from timing belt area, possibly water pump ?

offside front tyre wearing inner edge. †tyres: fronts 185/60r 13 †tyres rears: 155/70r 13

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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R723 GAA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R723 GAA, 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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R723 GAA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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