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R723 GBX

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,166 mi
Last recorded65,166 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 GBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2016 65,166 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (5.2.6)

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

corrosion to front subframe

front coil springs corroded

movement in o/s/f and n/s/f top strut mounts

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,332 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas and outer sills

Fail 10 Jun 2015 62,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas and outer sills

Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,518 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 6 Jun 2014 60,518 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,451 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 50,684 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 46,160 miles

Air bag light illuminated.

Both front tyres wearing on edges O/s/f wearing heavily on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 May 2011 46,160 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Air bag light illuminated.

Both front tyres wearing on edges O/s/f wearing heavily on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,375 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 42,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 38,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

advise air bag light on

advise n/s headlamp lens missing

Fail 27 May 2009 38,264 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

advise air bag light on

advise n/s headlamp lens missing

Fail 30 May 2008 36,150 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 30 May 2008 36,150 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 May 2007 32,290 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 32,289 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 31,094 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 31,094 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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R723 GBX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R723 GBX, 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 R723 GBX registered?

R723 GBX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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